Runoff Likely in Portugal's January Presidential Vote

Andre Ventura and Henrique Gouveia e Melo tied at 18% in Portugal's January presidential election, per ICS/ISCTE poll.
Luis Marques Mendes received 16%, Antonio José Seguro 10%, leading to a runoff.
President can dissolve parliament and dismiss government, impacting Portugal's politics.
Political scientist Adelino Maltez says Ventura may not win in a second round.
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