Portugal is preparing for snap legislative elections on May 18, amid rising misleading claims from politicians and social media. André Ventura, leader of the far-right Chega party, claims his party is leading in polls, despite reputable sources showing otherwise. The political landscape is marked by instability following the collapse of Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's government due to a scandal. A rapid response system is being set up to combat election misinformation, particularly regarding immigration, which Ventura has controversially linked to crime. However, statistics show that the majority of prisoners in Portugal are Portuguese, and immigrants face strict requirements to access social benefits. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)