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O partido Iniciativa Liberal (IL) de Portugal vai anunciar seu candidato para as eleições presidenciais em breve. Rui Rocha, presidente do partido, falou sobre um candidato que valoriza a liberdade e reformas . A IL deseja correr sozinha nas eleições locais, mas não descarta parcerias com outros partidos. O anúncio foi feito em um evento no Porto.
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The Liberal Initiative (IL) party of Portugal is set to announce its candidate for the presidential elections shortly. Rui Rocha, the party's president, spoke about a candidate who values freedom and reforms. The IL aims to run independently in local elections but does not rule out partnerships with other parties. The announcement was made at an event in Porto.
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Question 1: Who is the president of the Liberal Initiative party in Portugal?
Rui Rocha is the president of the Liberal Initiative party in Portugal.
Question 2: What does the Liberal Initiative party want to do in the local elections?
The Liberal Initiative party wants to run alone in the local elections but is open to partnerships with other parties.
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▌13/01/2025
The Liberal Initiative (IL) party of Portugal is gearing up to announce its candidate for the upcoming presidential elections. According to Rui Rocha, the party's president, the IL is set to reveal its support for a candidate in the coming weeks, as the timing is deemed appropriate.
Rui Rocha emphasized the party's commitment to offering an alternative and a solution for the presidential race. He stressed the importance of presenting a candidate who upholds the values of liberty, rigor, and a reformist vision for both Portugal and its governmental institutions. This announcement was made during a press briefing in Porto, at the sidelines of an event focused on his leadership campaign under the slogan "Accelerate Portugal." This is in preparation for the party’s upcoming convention scheduled for February in Loures, Lisbon district.
Liberal Initiative Prepares for Portuguese Presidential Election (Illustration)
While the specific identity of the candidate was not disclosed, Rocha affirmed that the person in question possesses the required enthusiasm, energy, and a liberal vision for the nation. He noted, "The moment will come when I will make this public challenge," indicating a clear understanding between the party and the individual about the candidacy.
Rocha also addressed the notion of potential alliances for the upcoming autumn local elections. He suggested that the IL should preferably run independently in the municipalities but did not completely rule out collaborations with other political parties. Such collaborations would be exceptional and must meet defined criteria.
In his address, Rocha described the ideal candidate as a "champion of freedom, a champion of rigor and transparency, and a champion in the quest for a more prosperous country." This aligns with the IL’s broader mission of implementing essential and urgent reforms to boost the economy and transform state institutions.
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