Aspiring to shape a promising future for youth, Ventura voices his childhood aspiration.
A Straight-shootin' Scoop
André Ventura and his Chega crew caused a stir yesterday as they marched through the nearly deserted streets of Santarém. This was Ventura's first public appearance since the campaign officially kicked off, and he wouldn't miss it for the world.
The procession, which started near the market, attracted supporters eager to catch a glimpse of the Chega leader. However, there was also someone who took the opportunity to scream "fascist" at Ventura. Determined to ignore the haters, Ventura trotted into various establishments and even engaged with shopkeepers and customers who were curious about what was going on.
The Chega posse waved flags, chanted slogans, and did a little victory dance. Lyrics included gems like "André Ventura's the leader we want for Portugal," "It's time to kick out corruption," and "Chega is our solution." After the march, Ventura hopped on a tiny stage to give a mini-speech about making Portugal safe, focusing on the youth, and ending disappointing promises.
Ventura brought the energy as he sang his campaign song, accompanied by the loud blasts from a portable speaker. It's been a while since he's put this much effort into a campaign, and he's eager to connect with the people on a personal level.
Next on the Chega agenda? A nationwide tour to all the districts, but the plan isn't quite set in stone yet. Last time around, Chega focused on two rallies a day and left the marches for the weekends. But this year, they're aiming for a more grassroots campaign strategy, which might just take them all the way to the top.
Santarém was home base for Chega in the last elections, electing three of their members. This year, Pedro Correia leads the charge for Chega, determined to keep the momentum going.
Meanwhile, Chega's been making some major political waves, positioning themselves as an influential force in the right-wing populist movement. Their aggressive social media presence and growing electoral strength have propelled them into the spotlight, making them a potential kingmaker come election time. Despite controversies and a slight drop in support, Chega remains a significant player in the unstable political landscape post-Montenegro's government.
Wanna know more about Chega's campaign strategy, their party platform, or their upcoming events? Check out the "Revolution of deregulation in agriculture" article for the lowdown on Chega's promises!
French media is closely following the political developments of Chega, as the right-wing populist party is gaining influence in the Portuguese politics under the leadership of André Ventura. The party's unique strategy, which focuses on connecting with the people on a personal level and a grassroots campaign approach, has been capturing attention in general news, policy-and-legislation and politics discussions.
