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Mário Centeno, governador do Banco de Portugal, não será candidato à presidência de Portugal. Centeno afirmou que sua decisão é pessoal e sem dimensão política. Agora, o destaque no Partido Socialista pode ir para Elisa Ferreira, uma figura respeitada, que ainda não se pronunciou sobre uma possível candidatura.
Translation
Mário Centeno, the governor of the Bank of Portugal, will not be running for the presidency of Portugal. Centeno stated that his decision is personal and does not have any political dimension. Now, the attention within the Socialist Party might turn to Elisa Ferreira, a respected figure, who has yet to comment on a possible candidacy.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: What position does Mário Centeno currently hold?
Mário Centeno is the governor of Banco de Portugal.
Question 2: Who might be the candidate from the Socialist Party for the presidency?
Elisa Ferreira might be the candidate from the Socialist Party.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌17/01/2025
Mário Centeno, the current governor of the Bank of Portugal, has definitively stated he will not run for the Portuguese presidency, quelling speculation about his potential candidacy in the upcoming presidential elections. In a candid interview broadcast on RTP3, Centeno articulated that standing for president is not within his plans, describing the decision as "very matured," reflecting both personal and professional considerations.
Centeno emphasized that his resolution to abstain from the presidential race is entirely a "personal decision," devoid of any "political dimension." He communicated his decision to a select group to prevent them from learning of it through media channels. Currently, Centeno remains focused on his roles within European financial circles, especially concerning inflation and interest rates, maintaining a gradualist approach in his public statements.
Mário Centeno Rules Out Presidential Bid (Illustration)
This announcement shifts the spotlight within the Socialist Party. Originally, some party members were poised to support Centeno should he have decided to run, but his withdrawal redirects their support. Attention now appears to be turning towards Elisa Ferreira, a former European Commissioner, who is perceived as uniting both historical and current factions within the party.
Ferreira, although not formally part of the Socialist Party, is considered a well-respected figure due to her extensive experience, including her tenure as vice-governor of the Bank of Portugal and multiple terms as a European Commissioner. However, she has distanced herself from discussions about the presidency, emphasizing her current focus on contributing in other capacities.
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