Carlos Vila Nova
Carlos Manuel Vila Nova (born 27 July 1959)[1] is a São Toméan politician. Vila Nova is the President of São Tomé and Príncipe. He was Minister of Public Works and Natural Resources from 2010 until 2012 and Minister of Infrastructure, Natural Resources and the Environment from 2014 until 2018.
Carlos Vila Nova | |
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.jpg) Carlos Vila Nova in 2015 | |
| 5th President of São Tomé and Príncipe | |
| Assumed office 2 October 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Jorge Bom Jesus Patrice Trovoada |
| Preceded by | Evaristo Carvalho |
| Minister of Infrastructure, Natural Resources and the Environment | |
| In office 25 November 2014 – 3 December 2018 | |
| President | Evaristo Carvalho |
| Preceded by | Fernando da Silva Maquengo de Freitas |
| Succeeded by | Osvaldo Abreu |
| Minister of Public Works and Natural Resources | |
| In office 15 August 2010 – 12 December 2012 | |
| President | Fradique de Menezes Manuel Pinto da Costa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 July 1959 Neves, São Tomé and Príncipe, Portugal |
| Political party | ADI |
He was the Independent Democratic Action candidate for the 2021 presidential election.[2] On 6 September, he was elected president of São Tomé and Príncipe.
References
- ↑ Instituto de Inovação e Conhecimento. "Ministro das Infraestruturas, Recursos Naturais e Ambiente" (in português). Government of São Tomé and Príncipe. Archived from the original on 2 December 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2018..
- ↑ Abel Veiga (9 April 2021). "Carlos Vila Nova é o candidato da ADI às eleições presidenciais" (in português). Téla Nón. Retrieved 15 April 2021..