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Mariana Mortágua, new leader of the Bloco de Esquerda , at the 13th Congress of the party. Lisbon, May 2023
Mariana Mortágua, new leader of the Bloco de Esquerda , at the 13th Congress of the party. Lisbon, May 2023ANA MENDES

The Portuguese Left chooses Mariana Mortàgua as new leader

Mariana Carneiro
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On 27 and 28 May, the Bloco de Esquerda (the Left Bloc) held its 13th National Convention in Lisbon. The meeting discussed the party's strategy for the next two years and reaffirmed the commitments made in the approved political agenda. The motion, led by Mariana Mortágua, who took on the national coordination of the party, obtained 439 votes in favour, with 78 votes opposed. The delegates attending the Convention also elected a board of 80 members, with absolute parity. It is worth noting the large participation of young people at...
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