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Pedro Nuno Santos

Secretary-general of the Socialist Party, Socialist Party

2 articles · 12 March 2025 to 20 May 2025

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Santos announced his resignation after the party recorded its worst electoral result since 1987, leaving the centre-left without a leader.
Described government conduct as shameful and accused it of manoeuvres to survive

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