The Left Bloc (Portuguese: Bloco de Esquerda pronounced: [ˈblɔku dɨ (ɨ)ʃˈkeɾdɐ]) sometimes translated as Leftist Bloc or Left-wing Bloc is a Portuguese left-wing (socialist/communist) political party founded in 1999. It is sometimes abbreviated to B.E. (punctuated) but its name is usually said in full or colloquially abbreviated as O Bloco. Notable members include Fernando Rosas Francisco Louçã and the late Miguel Portas (brother of right-wing leader Paulo Portas).
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