José Maria Pereira Neves
José Maria Pereira Neves is Head of state of Cabo Verde, in office since 9 Nov 2021.
| Office | Head of state |
| Country | Cabo Verde |
| In office since | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Time in office | In office for 4 years and 11 months |
Career
- Prime Minister of Cabo Verde (2001 to 2016)
- President of Cape Verde (2021 to present)
- Minister of Finance of Cape Verde (2003 to 2004)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of Cabo Verde?
José Maria Pereira Neves is the Head of state of Cabo Verde, in office since 9 Nov 2021.
Who was the Head of state of Cabo Verde before José Maria Pereira Neves?
Jorge Carlos Fonseca held the office before José Maria Pereira Neves.
When was José Maria Pereira Neves born?
José Maria Pereira Neves was born in 1960-03-28, in Santa Catarina, according to Wikidata.
Where did José Maria Pereira Neves study?
José Maria Pereira Neves studied at Fundação Getúlio Vargas, according to Wikidata.
Which party does José Maria Pereira Neves belong to?
José Maria Pereira Neves is listed as a member of African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde on Wikidata.
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Others in the government of Cabo Verde
- Francisco Avelino Vieira de Carvalho Head of government
- Janira Hopffer Almada Presidente da Assembleia Nacional
- Benfeito Mosso Ramos Presidente do Supremo Tribunal de Justiça
Sources: Government of Cabo Verde (official portal) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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PollsAfrica (2026). José Maria Pereira Neves. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/people/jose-maria-pereira-neves-cabo-verde