Marques Mendes
Marques Mendes is a prominent Portuguese politician and lawyer known for his role as a former leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and as a member of the Portuguese parliament. He has served in various capacities within the government, including as Minister of Public Works, Transport, and Communications. Recently, he made headlines by announcing his candidacy for the upcoming presidential elections, positioning himself as a significant contender in the political landscape of Portugal.
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Marques Mendes is a right-wing figure who has supported António José Seguro.
Reitores assinam declaração de apoio a Seguro: “Este é um tempo de escolhas” | Presidenciais 2026
Portugal· 2026-02-06
Marques Mendes is one of the candidates whose voters are transferring their support to António José Seguro.
Transferência de votos e rejeição a Ventura reforçam liderança de Seguro | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-02-05
Marques Mendes received 11% of the votes in the first round of the presidential elections.
Gouveia e Melo anuncia que vai votar “útil” em Seguro na segunda volta | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-30
Marques Mendes was criticized by André Ventura for declaring his support for António José Seguro.
Ventura acusa Marques Mendes de se juntar a “tacho de interesses” e critica CDS e IL | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-23Marques Mendes received more than 600 thousand votes.
Presidenciais: a táctica de Montenegro, a estratégia de Ventura e o desafio de Seguro | Podcast Poder PúblicoPortugal· 2026-01-23
Marques Mendes was referenced in the context of the election results and the right-wing's performance.
Catarina de “olhos bem abertos” a votar Seguro para “derrotar extrema-direita” | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-19
Marques Mendes acknowledged his defeat in the presidential elections.
Montenegro: “O PSD não emitirá nenhuma indicação de voto para a segunda volta” | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-19Marques Mendes is mentioned in the context of the presidential election results.
Seguro ganha a Ventura, mas não conta com a direita democrática na segunda volta | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-19Marques Mendes was calling for useful voting and was gaining momentum.
A semana (mais) louca das presidenciais de 2026 | Podcast Poder PúblicoPortugal· 2026-01-16Marques Mendes has been falling in the polls and currently has a low probability of advancing.
As probabilidades nas eleições portuguesas: Ventura contra quem na segunda volta? | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-15Marques Mendes is mentioned as a candidate whose voters are considering alternatives.
Metade deixa decisão para o fim; intenções de voto em Melo e Cotrim mais tremidas | SondagemPortugal· 2026-01-13
Marques Mendes has experienced a drop in voter support and is currently tied for fourth place.
Ventura e Seguro empatados na disputa pela vitória, Cotrim à espreita da 2.ª volta | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-13
Marques Mendes is at 16% in the latest voting intentions.
PÚBLICO/RTP divulga última grande sondagem antes das presidenciais | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-13Marques Mendes was also considered a probable outcome in the elections.
Presidenciais: primeiro, resolvemos o empate técnico e depois escolhemos o presidente | Podcast P24Portugal· 2026-01-12
Marques Mendes advised the Minister of Health to provide explanations during his campaign.
Mendes apela à ministra, Gouveia atira aos partidos e Ventura quer campanha elevada | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-12
Marques Mendes expressed confidence and promised a surprise on election day.
Cautela do “abençoado” Seguro e confiança de Mendes e Cotrim: sétimo dia de campanha | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-11Marques Mendes was appointed by Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to the position of State Counselor.
Corrupção, segurança e o BES. Os factos do debate entre Marques Mendes e Ventura | Prova dos FactosPortugal· 2025-11-26
Marques Mendes is set to participate in the final debate of the presidential elections.
Cadeira vaga em Belém e candidatos novos deverão aguçar curiosidade para debates | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-11-17
The article questions whether Cavaco Silva's statements are a clear declaration of support for Marques Mendes.
Marques Mendes mete a tropa (e Cavaco) na rua contra Gouveia e Melo | Podcast SoundbitePortugal· 2025-09-19
Marques Mendes announced his candidacy for president.
Presidenciais: como Jorge Sampaio influenciou Marques Mendes e Seguro | PresidenciaisPortugal· 2025-08-18
Marques Mendes is mentioned as being in a tie with Gouveia e Melo in the polls.
O Verão Quente dos candidatos presidenciais. Quem defende o quê? | PresidenciaisPortugal· 2025-08-18Marques Mendes is a candidate for President of the Republic.
Diogo Feio e Teresa Caeiro apoiam Marques Mendes. CDS ainda à espera de Portas | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-08-07
Marques Mendes is the presidential candidate whom António Lobo Xavier supports for his experience and political thought.
Lobo Xavier declara apoio a Marques Mendes sem esperar pelo CDS | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-07-26
Marques Mendes argues that it is unfair to blame immigrants for the country's problems.
Marques Mendes defende que “não é justo” culpar imigrantes pelos problemas do país | ImigraçãoPortugal· 2025-07-15Marques Mendes provided a positive assessment of the national cycling championship.
Nélio Cruz vence prova de fundo é o novo campeão nacional
Cabo Verde· 2025-06-30
Marques Mendes is the president of the Cabo Verdean Cycling Federation and is overseeing the national cycling championship.
São Nicolau recebe este fim de semana campeonato nacional contrarrelógio e prova de fundoCabo Verde· 2025-06-24
Marques Mendes is a former leader of the PSD and is running for President.
Director de campanha de Mendes acusa Rio de apoiar Gouveia e Melo por “ vingança” | PresidenciaisPortugal· 2025-06-01
Marques Mendes is the focus of support from Luís Montenegro's party.
PSD aprova apoio a Marques Mendes. Daí não vem “nenhuma surpresa”, garante Montenegro | Legislativas 2025Portugal· 2025-05-30
Marques Mendes is involved in discussions about political agreements.
Um Pouco Mais de Azul: a palavra da semana é florilégio | Podcast Um pouco mais de azulPortugal· 2025-03-28
Marques Mendes was present at the event with other presidential candidates.
O candidato providencial e o striptease não integral de Montenegro | Podcast Poder PúblicoPortugal· 2025-02-27