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Anibal António Cavaco Silva is the President of Portugal, having served in this position since 2006 March 9.
Born 1939 July 15, Silva served 2-years of compulsory military time in 1964 and became a teacher in 1966. He entered politics after the Carnation Revolution, joining the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and later became its leader in 1985. He became the prime minister on 1985 November 6 and served until 1995 October 28. Cavaco Silva ran for president in 1996, but was defeated. He ran again, and was elected on 2006 January 22.
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Does Portugal have a democrocy?
Portugal has a president so live wit it!!
Who is the most important person in Portugal?
Anibal Cavaco Silva the president of Portugal
Who is the leader of Portugal?
The president Cavaco Silva
How do you become president in Portugal?
You'll have to be in the Portugese Parliament and chosen to run for president.
Did Portugal always have a president?
No. Until 1910 it had kings.
What is the name of Portugal's country leader?
Aníbal Cavaco Silva is the President of Portugal. Pedro Manuel Mamede Passos Coelho is the Prime Minister of Portugal.
Does Portugal have both a president and a prime minister?
Currently (2013) the President of Portugal is Anibal Antonio Cavaco Silva; and the Prime Minister is Pedro Passos Coelho. President Cavaco Silva was first elected as president in 2006, and then re-elected in 2011. Cavaco Silva was also elected as Prime Minister in 1985 and served as such until 1995. Prime Minister Passos Coelho was elected as Prime Minister in 2011. He is the leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD).
Which president suggested the US rent Portugal's navy?
Madison
What rules are in Portugal?
There are 4 sovereignty organs in Portugal. There is the Government, the President, the Assembly of the Republic, and the Courts. See the related link for more details.
Is Anibal Cavaco Silva the president of Portugal?
Yes. José Sócrates is the prime minister and Jaime Gama is the assembly president.
What is the title of a Portuguese leader?
The title of a Portuguese leader is the president. The current leader and president of Portugal is known as Anibal Cavaco Silva.
Who is the leader of Portugal in 2009?
The prime minister is José Sócrates, and the President is Cavaco Silva.
