Aristides Pereira

ModernPoliticianCape Verde1923 — ?

First president of Cape Verde, PAIGC co-founder.

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Quick Facts

Born

1923

Country

Cape Verde

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)43

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)46

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score54.4

Aristides Pereira — Complete Timeline

1956 AD

Co-founding of the PAIGCPolitical Action

Pereira co-founded the PAIGC with Amilcar Cabral, playing a key role in the independence movement. He later became the party's leader after Cabral's assassination.

Independence MovementPAIGCAnti-Colonialism

Impact: regionalconstructive

1975 AD

First President of Cape VerdePolitical Action◆ Major

Pereira became the first President of independent Cape Verde, serving until 1991. He led the country through nation-building, economic development, and the establishment of a one-party state under the PAIGC.

PresidencyIndependenceCape Verde

Impact: nationalconstructive

1990 AD

Transition to Multi-Party DemocracyPolitical Action◆ Major

Under pressure from internal and external forces, Pereira oversaw the transition to multi-party democracy. He stepped down after losing the 1991 election, marking a peaceful transfer of power.

DemocratizationPolitical ReformCape Verde

Impact: nationalconstructive