Fernando Dias
Fernando Dias is a criminal law attorney and the co-founder of Barboza Dias Advogados, specializing in legal matters related to consumer protection and liability. Recently, he has been in the news for his insights on the legal implications surrounding establishments that sell adulterated alcoholic beverages, particularly in the context of recent cases of methanol poisoning in São Paulo. Dias emphasizes the potential civil and criminal responsibilities that bar owners and staff may face if consumers are harmed due to negligence in ensuring the safety of the products they serve.
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Fernando Dias was supported by the PAIGC in the general elections of November 23, 2025.
Opositor Simões Pereira ouvido como "declarante" no Tribunal na Guiné
Cabo Verde· 2026-02-13
Fernando Dias was the main opponent of the former leader in the presidential election.
Coup d’Etat en Guinée-Bissau : plusieurs opposants, dont Fernando Dias, ont été libérés
France· 2026-01-31
Fernando Dias claimed victory in the elections and is reportedly seeking refuge in the Nigerian Embassy.
Dois meses após golpe, militares marcam novas eleições na Guiné-BissauCabo Verde· 2026-01-24
Fernando Dias is the candidate claiming victory in the elections in Guinea-Bissau.
Avião com cinco milhões de euros apreendidos em Lisboa era um “voo de Estado” | Diplomacia
Portugal· 2025-12-22
Fernando Dias is a candidate who claims victory in the elections and is currently seeking refuge in the Nigerian embassy.
PJ detém em Lisboa homem próximo de ex-PR guineense por suspeitas de branqueamentoCabo Verde· 2025-12-14Fernando Dias claimed victory in the first round of elections against Umaro Sissoco Embaló.
Líderes da CEDEAO reúnem-se hoje para debater situação no paísCabo Verde· 2025-12-14
Dias, widely believed to have secured victory in the tightly contested poll, has gained growing regional and international attention since the political crisis erupted.
Former President Embaló reportedly flies to Morocco after controversial post-election turmoil
Gambia· 2025-12-05
Fernando Dias is a presidential candidate from Guinea-Bissau who was granted asylum in Nigeria following a coup.
Nigeria grants asylum to presidential candidate Fernando Dias
United Kingdom· 2025-12-02
Fernando Dias was granted political asylum by Nigeria after claiming he won the presidential election in Guinea-Bissau.
Le Nigeria accorde l’asile politique à Fernando Dias, opposant de Guinée-Bissau, à la suite du coup d’EtatFrance· 2025-12-01
Fernando Dias was detained following the coup, despite being the supposed beneficiary of the situation.
Was Guinea-Bissau’s November 26th “coup” a staged drama or just another institutional breakdown?Gambia· 2025-12-01
Opposition leader Fernando Dias also fled to Zinguinchor, Senegal over the weekend to find refuge for security reason.
Good Morning, Mr President: Guinea Bissau coup, a sub-regional concernGambia· 2025-12-01
Fernando Dias claims to have won the presidential election in the first round and accuses Embalo of organizing a coup.
Guinée-Bissau : le président renversé est arrivé à Brazzaville ; un parti d’opposition dénonce un raid contre son siège dans la capitaleFrance· 2025-11-29Dias, who was Embaló's main challenger, made similar claims, saying it was an 'organised coup'.
Guinea-Bissau’s ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló flees to Senegal after coupUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-28
Fernando Dias is the opposition candidate who claimed victory in the recent elections.
Guinea-Bissau military seizes power - Taipei Times
Taiwan· 2025-11-28Fernando Dias, Embalo's top challenger, stated he was free and safe after an armed attempt to detain him.
Army officers say they have seized power in Guinea-Bissau
Tanzania· 2025-11-27
Opposition candidate Fernando Dias claimed victory in the first round against the current President.
General nomeado como presidente de transição da Guiné-BissauCabo Verde· 2025-11-27
Fernando Dias claimed victory in the first round against the current President.
PR participa em Cimeira da CEDEAO sobre golpe de Estado na Guiné-BissauCabo Verde· 2025-11-27
Fernando Dias was reported to be arrested as the challenger of president Embaló.
Bissau armed forces arrest Embaló, Opposition leader, close bordersGambia· 2025-11-27Fernando Dias had claimed victory in the presidential election.
Guinea-Bissau army general named president a day after apparent coupUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-27
Fernando Dias claimed victory in the first round against the current President.
Brasil diz estar preocupado com golpe de Estado e pede diálogoCabo Verde· 2025-11-27Fernando Dias received support from the PAIGC party in the election.
Guinée-Bissau: le Président Sissoco Embaló destitué par un coup d’Etat
Burkina Faso· 2025-11-27
Fernando Dias was Umaro Embaló's main challenger in the presidential elections.
Jutarnji list - Kaos u prvoj službenoj narko državi. Predsjednik zbačen u vojnom puču, granice zatvorene, ugašeni TV kanali
Croatia· 2025-11-27
Fernando Dias was Umaro Embaló's main challenger in the presidential elections.
Jutarnji list - Kaos u prvoj službenoj narko državi. Predsjednik zbačen u vojnom puču, granice zatvorene, ugašeni TV kanaliCroatia· 2025-11-27Fernando Dias was described as the most promising challenger to President Embaló in the recent elections.
Offiziere in Guinea-Bissau verkünden Machtübernahme
Switzerland· 2025-11-26Fernando Dias claimed victory and stated that he had defeated President Umaro Sissoco Embaló in the first round.
Tiros no centro de Bissau
Mozambique· 2025-11-26Fernando Dias has declared victory in the elections alongside Umaro Sissoco Embalo.
Bisau Gvinėjos karininkai skelbia perėmę šalies kontrolę
Lithuania· 2025-11-26Fernando Dias claimed to be the victor against President Embaló.
Militärputsch in Guinea-Bissau - Politik
Germany· 2025-11-26Fernando Dias claimed victory in the presidential election alongside Umaro Sissoco Embaló.
Guinea-Bissau soldiers say they have taken power after reports that President Umaro Sissoco Embaló arrestedUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-26Fernando Dias was a candidate in the elections and claimed victory alongside Embalo.
انقلاب عسكري في غينيا بيساو.. واعتقال الرئيس إمبالو وتعليق الانتخابات
Saudi Arabia· 2025-11-26
Fernando Dias is a political newcomer and the strongest opponent of Umaro Sissoco Embalo in the presidential race.
Guinea-Bissau votes for president with Embalo in tight race for second termTanzania· 2025-11-24
