Tomé Vera Cruz

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Tomé Vera Cruz (born 1955?) has been Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe since 21 April 2006. He is also secretary-general of the Force for Change Democratic Movement-Liberal Party (MDFM-PL). In addition to becoming prime minister, he became minister of information and regional integration.[1]

A Romanian-trained electrical engineer, Vera Cruz served as Minister of Natural Resources in an MLSTP-led government from 9 August 2003 to 5 March 2004.

His party, in a coalition with the Democratic Convergence Party (PCD), won the largest number of seats (23) in legislative elections held on 26 March 2006.

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  1. ^ "Sao Tomé: un nouveau gouvernement, au moins jusqu'à la présidentielle", AFP, April 21, 2006.
Preceded by
Maria do Carmo Silveira
Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe
2006–present
Succeeded by
Incumbent