Aristides Pereira
Aristides Pereira was a prominent Cabo Verdean politician who served as the first President of Cape Verde from 1975 to 1991. He played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence from Portugal and was a key figure in the establishment of the PAICV (African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde). Pereira's presidency was marked by efforts to maintain a one-party system, which led to significant political tensions in the late 1980s as calls for democracy grew stronger.
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Aristides Pereira accepted the election results, allowing for a peaceful transition of power.
O dia em que a Assembleia se tornou plural
Cabo Verde· 2026-02-25
Aristides Pereira was the president of Cabo Verde and the secretary-general of the PAIGC.
Não é inocente a procura do controlo do passadoCabo Verde· 2026-01-30
Aristides Pereira was the Secretary-General of the PAIGC and played a key role in the transfer of sovereignty to Cabo Verde.
13 de Janeiro é a Independência na sua plenitudeCabo Verde· 2026-01-18
Aristides Pereira gave possession to a caretaker government after the resignation of Pedro Pires.
A Transição para a Democracia em Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-01-17Aristides Pereira was the President of Cape Verde during the time of the democratic transition.
“Não tivemos um período de liberdade antes do 13 de Janeiro"Cabo Verde· 2026-01-17
Aristides Pereira was a popular figure whose position influenced the political calendar during the transition.
Eurico Monteiro “Submetemos tudo à dignidade da pessoa humana”Cabo Verde· 2025-09-25
Aristides Pereira was the President of Cabo Verde who met with Rafael Vera regarding ETA members.
Cabo Verde na lista de países sob ameaça de restrição de vistos pelos EUACabo Verde· 2025-06-21
Aristides Pereira was the President of Cape Verde and played a significant role in the political landscape during the transition to democracy.
a estória do PAICV e a tentativa de apropriação da democraciaCabo Verde· 2025-03-14
