Cavaco Silva
An influential Portuguese politician, Cavaco Silva served as Prime Minister of Portugal from 1985 to 1995 and later as the President from 2006 to 2016. His tenure is marked by significant economic reforms and modernization efforts in Portugal, particularly during his time as Prime Minister when he oversaw the introduction of supersonic fighter jets into the Portuguese Air Force in the 1990s.
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Cavaco Silva was the Prime Minister during the acquisition of the F-16s for the Portuguese Air Force.
F-35: o caça americano que quer ser português já é “mais de 25% europeu” | Defesa
Portugal· 2026-05-28Cavaco Silva is mentioned as the President of Portugal who speaks at the UN assembly.
Que farás, América, quando arder tudo? | ReportagemPortugal· 2026-03-05
He served as President from 2006 to 2016.
Do boletim à tomada de posse: como funciona a eleição do Presidente da República | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-02-07
Cavaco Silva is a former president who has expressed support for António José Seguro.
Reitores assinam declaração de apoio a Seguro: “Este é um tempo de escolhas” | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-02-06
Cavaco Silva described António José Seguro as a sympathetic party leader but criticized his leadership capabilities.
Da saúde à imigração: os factos do debate entre Seguro e Ventura | Prova dos FactosPortugal· 2026-01-28
Cavaco Silva is referenced by André Ventura in the context of criticizing António José Seguro.
“Só preciso de um debate” vs. “o rodopio de apoios”: o frente-a-frente da 2.ª volta | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-28
Cavaco Silva, the former President of the Republic, also announced his intention to vote for Seguro.
Ventura considera apoio de Portas a Seguro “um pouco surpreendente” | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-27
Cavaco Silva led a government of absolute majority a year after the events described.
O país sem dramas na economia espera Presidente para colar os cacos da política | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-18
Glória de Matos taught diction to Cavaco Silva.
Glória de Matos (1936-2025), a actriz que formou uma nova geração de actores | ObituárioPortugal· 2025-12-12
Cavaco Silva is mentioned as a former President of Portugal during Luís Marques Mendes' tenure in the Council of State.
Justiça, vistos gold e constituição. Factos do debate entre Seguro e Marques Mendes | Prova dos FactosPortugal· 2025-12-04
Cavaco Silva was President of Portugal from 2006 to 2016.
Cinco presidentes, 43 candidatos e mais de 49,84 milhões de votos | Presidência da RepúblicaPortugal· 2025-11-16
Cavaco Silva was honored this week in São Bento for the 40th anniversary of his first government.
Os tarefeiros do caos, os recados de Cavaco e o ambiente tóxico na AR | MédicosPortugal· 2025-11-06
Cavaco Silva opened the doors of the official residence to honor and praise his inspiration and reference in governance.
Cavaco aconselha Montenegro: “Nobody is perfect” | Podcast SoundbitePortugal· 2025-11-06
Cavaco Silva is mentioned by Luís Marques Mendes as part of a group of respected former presidents.
Marques Mendes diz que “partidos não têm lepra” e tem orgulho no seu percurso | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-10-21
Cavaco Silva is included in Gouveia e Melo's discussion of past presidents.
Gouveia e Melo afirma que Mário Soares é o modelo de Presidente em que se revê | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-10-18
Cavaco Silva was the leader of the PSD when it was last led to a similar electoral success.
O PSD é das grandes cidades e o PS das pequenas? | Podcast P24Portugal· 2025-10-16
Cavaco Silva is referenced by José Luís Carneiro as an example of a government that blames predecessors for its failures.
José Luís Carneiro diz ter “palavra” de Montenegro para contributos na Defesa e Saúde | PolíticaPortugal· 2025-08-29
Cavaco Silva was the prime minister with an absolute majority in the summer of 1991.
“Levei 20 anos a apagar essa imagem do deputado, poeta, cantor” | O que é feito de si?Portugal· 2025-08-08
His works are found in private collections of prominent figures, including former Portuguese president Cavaco Silva.
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Cabo Verde· 2025-07-25
His works are found in private collections of prominent figures, including former Portuguese presidents Cavaco Silva.
Faleceu Kiki Lima, pintor e compositor cabo-verdiano, aos 72 anosCabo Verde· 2025-07-20Garcia dos Santos refused to shake hands with Cavaco Silva at the 40th anniversary ceremony of April 25.
Morreu Garcia dos Santos, o militar de Abril que lutou contra a corrupção | ExércitoPortugal· 2025-07-04
Cavaco Silva is a former prime minister under whom Luís Valente de Oliveira served as minister.
O regresso de Valente de Oliveira: ex-ministro é mandatário de Pedro Duarte no Porto | Autárquicas 2025Portugal· 2025-06-23
Cavaco Silva is referenced as a historical figure in the context of the elections.
Conheça os vencedores de cada distrito e concelho | Legislativas 2025Portugal· 2025-05-19
Cavaco Silva is referenced as a former prime minister whose eight-year term is used as a benchmark by Luís Montenegro.
O “sonho de menino” de Montenegro é fazer oito anos à Cavaco | Podcast SoundbitePortugal· 2025-05-08
Cavaco Silva is criticized for defending the ethics of the current prime minister.
A madrugadora, o repto à esquerda, o “ímpeto liberal” e o voto de Passos Coelho | Legislativas 2025Portugal· 2025-05-06
Cavaco Silva is supporting Luís Montenegro during the 51st anniversary of the PSD.
Cavaco volta a apoiar Montenegro nos 51 anos do PSD e até Fernando Nogueira aparece | Legislativas 2025Portugal· 2025-05-05
Cavaco Silva was the prime minister elected with the highest percentage of votes in 1991.
Das eleições mais participadas ao Parlamento com mais mulheres: 12 recordes | Legislativas 2025Portugal· 2025-05-04
Cavaco Silva is referenced as the former Prime Minister during Arlindo Cunha's tenure as Minister of Agriculture.
Se as cooperativas agrícolas desaparecem, vamos ter “uma hecatombe” | AgriculturaPortugal· 2025-05-04
Cavaco Silva was the Prime Minister of Portugal who made the decision to acquire supersonic fighters in the 1990s.
Há alternativas ao caça F-35? As várias opções de Portugal em cima da mesa | GuerraPortugal· 2025-03-16
