There is a political crisis in Portugal. The right-wing cabinet was dismissed, left-wing opponents of the IMF may come to power
Portugal's right-wing government was ousted less than two weeks after taking power after the left-wing opposition rejected the new government's program in parliament.
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The right-wing coalition won a majority of votes in October elections but lost its absolute majority.
The votes of representatives of the new left bloc against the administration's program were enough to initiate the resignation of the government.
It is noted that this step could lead to the formation of a new government led by the Socialist Party.
Portugal was one of the countries most affected by the eurozone crisis, accepting an international financial support program in exchange for anti-people policies prescribed by the IMF.
The right, meanwhile, is whipping up passions, scaring society with the idea that the left-wing coalition will “turn Portugal into another Greece.”
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