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André Ventura out of electoral campaign after second health scare

Ventura had returned to the campaign trail that morning after being discharged from Faro Hospital on Wednesday, where he was treated for an esophageal spasm.

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May 16, 2025
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Chega has announced that its leader, André Ventura, will not return to the electoral campaign.

“We inform you that, given the current situation and the latest medical information, the president of Chega will no longer take part in the campaign and will return home as soon as he is discharged from Setúbal hospital,” the party said in a statement.

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