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Portuguese Presidential Elections Campaign - Gouveia E Melo In Espinho

Henrique Gouveia e Melo, a Portuguese presidential election candidate, visits a street market in Espinho, Portugal, on January 12, 2026, as the official campaign for the presidency is under way. Henrique Gouveia e Melo, 65, is the former Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Navy. He gains wide recognition after leading the successful Task Force for the national COVID-19 vaccination plan, which leads him to be awarded the Military Order of Christ by the current ruling president, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. (Photo by David Oliveira/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13186366
Date Taken	12 January 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	David Oliveira/NurPhoto
Category	Politics
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - David Oliveira/NurPhoto

Henrique Gouveia e Melo Portuguese presidential election candidate street market Espinho January 12 2026 official campaign presidency former Chief of Staff Portuguese Navy recognition Task Force national COVID-19 vaccination plan Military Order of Christ Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa ruling president David Oliveira NurPhoto visit leadership award military order vaccination plan campaign election Portugal recognition leadership presidential candidate photo.