
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.
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João Santos Luís is a member of the Permanent Commission.
Janira Hopffer Almada eleita presidente da Assembleia NacionalJoão Santos Luís led the UCID party in the 2026 elections.
O que dizem os números (2016-2026)João Santos Luís is the president of the UCID party and expresses concerns about the implications of judicial cases involving public officials.
UCID defende reforço da fiscalização após casos judiciais em autarquias
João Santos Luís made this criticism during his political statement in parliament, accusing successive executives of the Praia City Hall of allowing disorganized growth in neighborhoods.
UCID acusa bipolarização partidária de normalizar mediocridade na gestão urbana da PraiaJoão Santos Luís is the leader of UCID who criticized the government's political will.
Parlamento aprova proposta de lei que regula a actividade de marítimos a bordo de navios cabo-verdianosJoão Santos Luís is associated with the UCID and has varying levels of recognition among voters.
Sondagem coloca MpD na liderança das intenções de voto e revela disputa renhida por círculos eleitoraisJoão Santos Luís, the president of UCID, classified the date as a 'divisor de águas' in contemporary political history.
35 anos da democracia expõem leituras divergentes e apelos à renovação do compromisso democrático em Cabo VerdeJoão Santos Luís is compared to António Monteiro in terms of political effectiveness within the UCID party.
António Ludgero Correia “As tensões no sistema político nacional no ano findo terão sido uma pálida amostra do que aí vem”João Santos Luís criticizes the Prime Minister's Christmas message for being triumphalist and disconnected from the social reality faced by many Cape Verdeans.
Presidente da UCID critica tom “triunfalista” da mensagem de Natal do PMJoão Santos Luís emphasized the need for structural measures to ensure access to higher education in Cabo Verde.
UCID pede massificação de bolsas e acordos com Portugal para reconhecimento de diplomasJoão Santos Luís expressed reservations about some of the diplomas on the agenda.
Assembleia Nacional chumba Ordem do DiaJoão Santos Luís, the president of UCID, criticizes the delays and lack of transparency in the electoral registration process for Cape Verdean citizens abroad.
UCID questiona atrasos no recenseamento eleitoral na diásporaJoão Santos Luís is the president of the UCID and leads the shadow government.
UCID apresenta “Governo-Sombra” para fiscalizar e propor soluções ao paísJoão Santos Luís, the president of UCID, warned about the significant growth of the country's public debt.
oposição vê eleitoralismo, MpD aposta em estabilidade e confiançaJoão Santos Luís, the president of the UCID party, criticized the proposed state budget for 2026 as one of continuity and stagnation.
OE'2026 é de continuidade, estagnação e dependênciaJoão Santos Luís, the president of UCID, warns about an unjustified increase in property tax in 2026.
UCID alerta para “aumento injustificado” do imposto sobre imóveis em 2026João Santos Luís, the president of UCID, advocates for a new political pact and decentralized governance in Cabo Verde.
UCID propõe pacto político e desenvolvimento descentralizado para as ilhasJoão Santos Luís is the president of UCID and emphasizes the government's responsibility in prioritizing the country in the upcoming budget.
“No próximo Orçamento do Estado, o governo deve colocar o país como prioridade”João Santos Luís advocates for prioritizing the country and its people in the next state budget.
Edição 1244João Santos Luís is the president of the UCID and has called for a parliamentary inquiry into the maritime transport concession case.
UCID exige CPI e divulgação integral do contrato e do acórdão arbitral no caso da CVIThe president of UCID, João Santos Luís, warned of the profound and structural fragilities affecting the country.
Governo fala em confiança e crescimento, oposição denuncia promessas por cumprir e fragilidades estruturaisJoão Santos Luís is the president of UCID who commented on the special tribunal and the assembly's ability to correct the diploma.
Parlamento altera dez artigos da proposta de lei que consagra princípios gerais da administração da justiça
João Santos Luís is the President of the União Cabo-verdiana Independente e Democrática and a deputy who highlights key challenges in Cabo Verde.
João Santos Luís, Presidente da UCID: “Há uma crescente insatisfação”João Santos Luís, president of the Cabo Verdean Independent and Democratic Union, highlights challenges such as justice and social inequalities.
Edição 1234João Santos Luís criticized the impact of the Ministry of Tourism on the island of Sal.
UCID critica impacto do Ministério do Turismo no SalJoão Santos Luís is the president of the UCID party and has criticized the government for the lack of basic sanitation in Praia.
UCID responsabiliza Governo e CMP pela falta de condições dignasJoão Santos Luís, the president of the União Cabo-verdiana Independente e Democrática (UCID), advocated for a structural reform of the state during the 50th anniversary of Cabo Verde's independence.
UCID defende reforma estrutural do Estado para um Cabo Verde mais justo e eficienteJoão Santos Luís, the president of the UCID party, advocates for a true reform of the state to combat public inefficiency.
UCID pede reforma do Estado para combater “ineficiência” públicaJoão Santos Luís is a deputy who advocates for reforms to strengthen the private sector in Cabo Verde.
UCID defende reformas para fortalecer sector privadoJoão Santos Luís, the party leader, argues that the current fiscal policy 'suffocates' the national economy.
UCID critica carga a fiscal e propõe reformas para aliviar cidadãos e empresas
















































