João Baptista Pereira
João Baptista Pereira is a prominent Cabo Verdean politician and member of the PAICV (African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde). Recently, he has been in the news for criticizing the government for exceeding the approved budget limit by over 5 million contos in the 2022 General State Budget, expressing concerns about the financial implications for the middle class in Cabo Verde. He has highlighted that despite reported economic growth, the benefits are not reaching all citizens, particularly the middle class, which has faced stagnation and a lack of salary increases.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Cabo Verde | 1 | 6.00 | 0.32% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,782 | $2,100 | 7$ |
| Totals | 1 | 555,987 | 1,782 | $2,100 | 7$ |
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Cabo Verde:
João Baptista Pereira is the parliamentary leader of the PAICV, discussing the relationship between transparency and development.
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Cabo Verde:
João Baptista Pereira described the decision as concerning and emphasized the importance of broadcasting parliamentary sessions.
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Cabo Verde:
João Baptista Pereira expresses concerns about the government's budget exceeding approved limits and its impact on the middle class.
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