Portugal holds municipal elections with attention on Lisbon after streetcar crash 1 hr ago Voters in Portugal have cast ballots in local elections, focusing on the mayoral race in Lisbon. Mayor Carlos Moedas, leading a right-of-center coalition, faces Alexandra Leitão, a law professor from the left. The election follows a streetcar crash on Sept. 3 that killed 16 people, including 11 tourists, sparking public outcry. Moedas rejected blame and refused to resign. Despite the crash, many voters are more concerned with issues like housing and trash collection. An investigation into the crash is ongoing, focusing on potential mechanical failures rather than political responsibility.

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