Power balance, lockdown and record infections: Portugal goes to the polls this Sunday

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Published on January 22, 2021 - Duration: 02:28s

Power balance, lockdown and record infections: Portugal goes to the polls this Sunday

Sunday's presidential election in Portugal comes at a very difficult moment in the fight against COVID-19.

The country is under lockdown and the traditional last round of political campaigning has been scrapped.

Now candidates and observers fear a record-low voter turnout, casting doubt on polls.


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