The latest far-right populist on the rise in Europe is a former trainee priest and football pundit who is dominating Portugal’s election campaign with his brand of nativist anti-establishment venom.
André Ventura, a charismatic 41-year old labelled an opportunistic xenophobe by opponents, is riding high by capitalising on racist views in parts of the electorate and on the economic despondency of Portugal’s youth.
His party Chega, or “Enough”, is not on track to win the general election on March 10, but it is likely to cement its place as the third-largest force in Portuguese politics: the latest polls suggest it will secure up to 20 per cent of the vote.
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