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Lisbon mayoral race focuses on housing and traffic, not a deadly streetcar crash.
Portuguese voters went to the polls in municipal elections, with Lisbon’s mayoral race drawing national attention after a September 3 streetcar crash killed 16 people.
Incumbent Mayor Carlos Moedas, leading a right-of-center coalition, faces left-of-center challenger Alexandra Leitão.
The crash, under investigation for possible mechanical failures, sparked public concern, but Moedas denied political responsibility and avoided turning the tragedy into a campaign issue.
Many voters said ongoing problems like housing affordability, trash collection, and traffic influenced their decisions more than the crash.
Moedas, a former European commissioner and Harvard graduate, remains a prominent figure in Portugal’s center-right party and is viewed as a potential future prime minister.
La carrera por la alcaldía de Lisboa se enfoca en la vivienda y el tráfico, no en un accidente de tranvía mortal.