Carlos Veiga
Carlos Veiga is a notable Cabo Verdean politician and leader of the MpD (Movement for Democracy), which was founded in the early 1990s as an opposition party to the PAICV. He played a significant role in advocating for democratic reforms and was instrumental in the transition of Cape Verde from a one-party state to a multi-party democracy, ultimately serving as Prime Minister.
Born on Dec 24, 1949 (76 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabo Verde | 2 | 8.00 | 1.17% | +10% | 555,987 | 7,153 | $2,100 | 27$ |
| Totals | 2 | 555,987 | 7,153 | $2,100 | 27$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Cabo Verde:
Carlos Veiga, primo direito de Paulo Veiga, foi o primeiro presidente do MpD e uma inspiração para ele.
8
Cabo Verde:
Carlos Veiga expressed his solidarity with the families of the victims and offered his network to help mobilize support.
8
Cabo Verde:
Carlos Veiga was defeated by José Maria Neves in the last presidential elections.
4
Cabo Verde:
Carlos Veiga contested against the incumbent Pedro Pires in 2006.
5
Cabo Verde:
Carlos Veiga assumed the position of Prime Minister after winning the first multi-party elections in Cabo Verde in 1991.
7
Cabo Verde:
Carlos Veiga was the president of the MpD who challenged Amílcar Spencer Lopes to write the anthem's lyrics.
7
Cabo Verde:
Carlos Veiga is noted for his leadership in the MpD and his role in the transition to democracy in Cabo Verde.
8
Cabo Verde:
Ulisses Correia e Silva paid sincere homage to Dr. Carlos Veiga and all those who worked for the regime change.
9
Cabo Verde:
Carlos Veiga was elected as the leader of the Movement for Democracy.
7
Cabo Verde:
Carlos Veiga was a central figure in the democratic transition of Cape Verde and the first head of government of democratic Cape Verde.
9