João Santos Luís

João Santos Luís is the President of the UCID (United Cabo Verdean Independent Democratic Union), a political party in Cabo Verde. He is known for advocating accountability among government officials regarding public investments, particularly in infrastructure projects like road construction. In a recent parliamentary declaration, he emphasized the need for careful planning that considers geological and environmental factors, especially in the island regions of Cabo Verde, which face unique challenges related to road safety and stability.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

1 wks

Reach

3,279

Power

12$

Sentiment

7.50

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
Cabo Verde	2	7.50	0.54%	+10%	555,987	3,279	$2,100	12$
Totals	2				555,987	3,279	$2,100	12$

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Recent Mentions

Cabo Verde: João Santos Luís, the president of UCID, criticizes the delays and lack of transparency in the electoral registration process for Cape Verdean citizens abroad. 6

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: UCID questiona atrasos no recenseamento eleitoral na diáspora

Cabo Verde: João Santos Luís is the president of the UCID and leads the shadow government. 9

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Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: UCID apresenta “Governo-Sombra” para fiscalizar e propor soluções ao país

Cabo Verde: João Santos Luís, the president of UCID, warned about the significant growth of the country's public debt. 4

Celso Ribeiro Ulisses Correia E Silva

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: oposição vê eleitoralismo, MpD aposta em estabilidade e confiança

Cabo Verde: João Santos Luís, the president of the UCID party, criticized the proposed state budget for 2026 as one of continuity and stagnation. 3

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: OE'2026 é de continuidade, estagnação e dependência

Cabo Verde: João Santos Luís, the president of UCID, warns about an unjustified increase in property tax in 2026. 7

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: UCID alerta para “aumento injustificado” do imposto sobre imóveis em 2026

Cabo Verde: João Santos Luís, the president of UCID, advocates for a new political pact and decentralized governance in Cabo Verde. 8

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: UCID propõe pacto político e desenvolvimento descentralizado para as ilhas

Cabo Verde: João Santos Luís is the president of UCID and emphasizes the government's responsibility in prioritizing the country in the upcoming budget. 7

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: “No próximo Orçamento do Estado, o governo deve colocar o país como prioridade”

Cabo Verde: João Santos Luís advocates for prioritizing the country and its people in the next state budget. 7

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Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Edição 1244

Cabo Verde: João Santos Luís is the president of the UCID and has called for a parliamentary inquiry into the maritime transport concession case. 7

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: UCID exige CPI e divulgação integral do contrato e do acórdão arbitral no caso da CVI

Cabo Verde: The president of UCID, João Santos Luís, warned of the profound and structural fragilities affecting the country. 5

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Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Governo fala em confiança e crescimento, oposição denuncia promessas por cumprir e fragilidades estruturais