João Santos Luís, a representative of the Independent and Democratic Union of Cape Verde (UCID), emphasized the need for a "renewed commitment" to fully consolidate democracy in the country. Speaking at the solemn session for Freedom and Democracy Day on January 13, he highlighted that democracy requires continuous efforts in areas such as transparency, social justice, combating corruption, civic education, and reducing inequalities.
He stressed the importance of political stability but warned that such stability should not be compromised by unnecessary institutional conflicts or weakened
political dialogue. Santos Luís also pointed out the challenges of low civic participation, growing electoral abstention, and socioeconomic inequality between islands. Despite progress in reforms to combat corruption, he acknowledged ongoing issues like bribery and nepotism, urging effective public policies to address these problems. He concluded by advocating for greater party diversity to enrich the nation’s democracy.
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