Portugal’s far-right Chega party has said vote should be delayed as state of calamity declared in 69 areasHeavy rains and strong winds have continued to batter parts of Spain and Portugal, c
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Portugal’s far-right Chega party has said vote should be delayed as state of calamity declared in 69 areas
Heavy rains and strong winds have continued to batter parts of Spain and Portugal, causing at least two deaths, forcing the evacuation of more than 7,000 people and prompting calls to postpone the second-round of Portugal’s presidential election.
Storm Leonardo, which has lashed the Iberian peninsula this week, has led the Portuguese government to extend the current state of calamity in 69 municipalities until the middle of February.
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