US EditionPortugal far-right leader helped off stage after feeling unwell
- Andre Ventura, Portugal’s far-right leader, was helped off stage feeling unwell during a campaign dinner in Tavira on May 13 at about 9:10 pm.
- The incident occurred five days before Portugal’s snap election on May 18, called after Parliament toppled the centre-right government in a confidence vote.
- During a campaign dinner in Tavira, Ventura suddenly paused his speech, clutching his chest and neck, before party members assisted him off the stage and into an ambulance waiting nearby.
- Pedro Pinto, Chega’s parliamentary leader, said, "Our leader had a problem that we still can't evaluate," assuring that "He is well" and "He has spoken to us."
- The health scare prompted worries about Ventura ahead of the upcoming election, where his party Chega is anticipated to continue holding the position of the third biggest faction in parliament.
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Drama on the Campaign Trail: Chega Leader's Health Scare
Drama on the Campaign Trail: Chega Leader's Health Scare In a dramatic turn of events, Portugal's far-right party leader Andre Ventura collapsed during a campaign rally ahead of the country's general election. This incident marked the second health scare for Ventura in recent days, leading to speculation about his well-being as the election approaches.Ventura, who leads the Chega party, was taken to a hospital following the collapse, attributed …
Right-Wing Politician Collapses During Campaign Speech
A right-wing politician in Portugal clutched his chest and collapsed during a campaign speech. “The leader of Portugal’s third largest party fell ill while speaking at a rally in Tavira in the Algarve,” Euronews stated. “Hospital sources say he suffered an oesophageal spasm associated with a spike in blood pressure,” it added. WATCH: André Ventura sentiu-se mal e levou a mão ao peito enquanto discursava num comício em Tavira esta noite. O presi…
On May 13, Portuguese politician André Ventura, chairman of the right-wing conservative party Chega, collapsed during a speech after drinking a sip of water from a glass that was ready. The case is mysterious, as there were no heart problems found in the hospital. The incident would be due to a reflux oesophagitis, according to the diagnosis. In a time of massive external influence on elections, a crooked look remains. The right-wing conservativ…
Portugal's Right Wing Candidate Grabs His Chest And Collapses After Sipping His Water
Portugal’s right-wing nationalist leader André Ventura, suddenly collapsed mid-speech during a campaign rally, clutching his chest in visible pain. The incident occurred moments after he took a sip of water, freezing in place before grabbing at his chest and neck. Aides rushed to help him offstage. The Portuguese government has an election on Sunday. Portugal, right wing, collapse
Portugal’s Right-Wing Party Leader André Ventura Collapses During Campaign Speech | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft
Just days before Portugal’s legislative elections, André Ventura, the leader of the conservative Chega party, collapsed during a campaign speech on Tuesday evening.
The top diplomat was released. He then sought medical attention. – He is not feeling well, says lawyer Anton Strand.
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