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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João Baptista Pereira led the Parliamentary Group of PAICV since 2021.
Clóvis Silva é o novo líder parlamentar do PAICV
Cabo Verde· 2025-10-06
João Baptista Pereira is a deputy and leader of the parliamentary group of PAICV who brought the issue to the plenary.
Minuta aprovada em Conselho de Ministros é diferente do contrato assinadoCabo Verde· 2025-08-10
João Baptista Pereira stated that the new organic law is fundamental for the Cape Verdean democracy.
Orgânica da Assembleia, Código de Conduta e Comissão de Ética adiadas para OutubroCabo Verde· 2025-08-04
João Baptista Pereira is the leader of the parliamentary group of PAICV and is confronting the government about the living conditions of Cabo Verdeans.
PAICV vai confrontar Governo sobre situação do país e condições de vida dos cabo-verdianosCabo Verde· 2025-07-28
João Baptista Pereira is concerned about the lack of income for Cape Verdeans and the high percentage of youth wanting to emigrate.
“O país vive um paradoxo”Cabo Verde· 2025-07-26João Baptista Pereira, leader of the parliamentary group of the African Party for the Independence of Cabo Verde, expresses concern over the lack of income for Cabo Verdeans.
Edição 1234Cabo Verde· 2025-07-23
João Baptista Pereira stated that the parliament made history by unanimously approving the Statutes of Judicial Magistrates.
“O poder judicial não pode estar na mendicância”Cabo Verde· 2025-07-06
João Baptista Pereira stated that the parliament made history by approving the law regarding the Statute of Public Prosecutors.
Proposta de lei que aprova o Estatuto dos Magistrados do Ministério Público aprovada em votação final globalCabo Verde· 2025-06-27João Baptista Pereira is the parliamentary leader of the PAICV, discussing the relationship between transparency and development.
Transparência e Desenvolvimento em debate no ParlamentoCabo Verde· 2025-05-23
João Baptista Pereira described the decision as concerning and emphasized the importance of broadcasting parliamentary sessions.
Assembleia Nacional critica RCV pela suspensão das sessões parlamentares. Governo vai averiguar decisãoCabo Verde· 2025-05-07
João Baptista Pereira expresses concerns about the government's budget exceeding approved limits and its impact on the middle class.
PAICV critica Governo por “ultrapassar limite de despesas e negligenciar classe média”Cabo Verde· 2025-02-25