Editorial photo #13199747 Politics

Portuguese Presidential Elections Campaign - Gouveia E Melo Visits Street Markets In Porto

Henrique Gouveia e Melo, a Portuguese Presidential Election Candidate, crosses paths with campaign members from one of his main opponents as he visits street markets in Gondomar and Vila Nova de Gaia (Afurada) in Portugal, on January 15, 2026, as the official campaign for the presidency is underway. 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)

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Photo ID: #13199747
Date taken: 15 January 2026
Location: —
Photographer: David Oliveira/NurPhoto
Category: Politics

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