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President of Cape Verde
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José Maria Neves (born 28 March 1960) is the President of Cape Verde, elected in October 2021. A veteran statesman, he previously served as Prime Minister for 15 years (2001–2016). His presidency represents a "cohabitation" government as the Prime Minister belongs to the opposing MpD party. He is praised for his commitment to democratic values and digital governance.
Elected President in the first round (2021)
Served as Prime Minister for 15 years, overseeing significant modernization
Oversaw Cape Verde's graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status
Navigating political cohabitation with an opposing Prime Minister (Ulisses Correia e Silva)
Debates over the extent of presidential powers in a semi-parliamentary system
