Carlos Veiga
Cabo VerdepoliticianMaleb. 19497.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Carlos Veiga is a notable Cabo Verdean politician and leader of the MpD (Movement for Democracy), which was founded in the early 1990s as an opposition party to the PAICV. He played a significant role in advocating for democratic reforms and was instrumental in the transition of Cape Verde from a one-party state to a multi-party democracy, ultimately serving as Prime Minister.
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Carlos Veiga assumed the position of Prime Minister after winning the first multi-party elections in Cabo Verde in 1991.
Cabo Verde EscolheuCabo Verde· 2026-06-01
Carlos Veiga was the president of the MpD who challenged Amílcar Spencer Lopes to write the anthem's lyrics.
O 'Cântico da Liberdade' faz 30 anosCabo Verde· 2026-05-28
Carlos Veiga is noted for his leadership in the MpD and his role in the transition to democracy in Cabo Verde.
13 de Janeiro é a Independência na sua plenitudeCabo Verde· 2026-01-18
Ulisses Correia e Silva paid sincere homage to Dr. Carlos Veiga and all those who worked for the regime change.
Monumento à Liberdade e Democracia simboliza conquistas democráticas do povoCabo Verde· 2026-01-17
Carlos Veiga was elected as the leader of the Movement for Democracy.
A Transição para a Democracia em Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-01-17
Carlos Veiga was a central figure in the democratic transition of Cape Verde and the first head of government of democratic Cape Verde.
“Não tivemos um período de liberdade antes do 13 de Janeiro"Cabo Verde· 2026-01-17
Carlos Veiga was a central figure in Cabo Verde's democratic transition and the first head of government of democratic Cabo Verde.
Edição 1259Cabo Verde· 2026-01-14
Carlos Veiga, the former Prime Minister, warned about the need for occasional revisions to the Constitution to keep it relevant.
Sociedade confia na Constituição de 1992, mas necessidade de revisão persiste, diz ministra da JustiçaCabo Verde· 2025-09-25
Carlos Veiga participated in the debates regarding the new constitution and was a prominent political figure.
Eurico Monteiro “Submetemos tudo à dignidade da pessoa humana”Cabo Verde· 2025-09-25
Carlos Veiga is recognized as a key figure in the movement that led to the establishment of democracy in Cabo Verde during the 1990s.
Jorge Carlos Fonseca, ex-Presidente da República: “A democracia em Cabo Verde não é perfeita, como não o é em lado nenhum”Cabo Verde· 2025-09-14
Carlos Veiga expresses his commitment to the youth of Cape Verde.
Juventude: Presente Vivo, Futuro em Construção Mais que um Ativo, uma Estratégia NacionalCabo Verde· 2025-08-18
Carlos Veiga, a former Prime Minister of Cabo Verde, will also participate in the inaugural conference of the Grande Feira do Livro.
Grande Feira do Livro em Cabo Verde arranca esta sexta-feira com conferência inauguralCabo Verde· 2025-07-03
Carlos Veiga emphasizes the strong sense of a common destiny among Cabo Verdeans.
A Fragilidade do Dólar e os Desafios de um Novo Ciclo Económico GlobalCabo Verde· 2025-05-12Carlos Veiga is another significant figure selected by the Council of Ministers for the Honor Committee.
“Queremos que as comemorações sejam de todos”Cabo Verde· 2025-04-25
Carlos Veiga was the leader of the Movement for Democracy who tasked Helena Semedo with finding women for the government.
Março, mês da Mulher Helena Semedo: olhar para lá do horizonteCabo Verde· 2025-03-16
Carlos Veiga presented the programmatic lines of the MpD and emphasized its national significance.
a estória do PAICV e a tentativa de apropriação da democraciaCabo Verde· 2025-03-14
