Américo Ramos facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Américo Ramos
Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe
Incumbent
Assumed office 12 January 2025
Preceded by	Ilza Amado Vaz
Minister of Finance
In office 2014–2018
Preceded by	Hélio de Almeida
Succeeded by	Osvaldo Vaz
In office 2010–2012
Preceded by	Ângela Viegas Santiago
Succeeded by	Hélio de Almeida
Personal details
Born	1957
Education	Moscow State University

Américo d'Oliveira dos Ramos is an important person from São Tomé and Príncipe. He is a banker who became the Prime Minister of his country on January 12, 2025. Before this, he was in charge of the Central Bank of São Tomé and Príncipe, which is like the main bank of the country. He also worked for the government's Ministry of Finance.

About Américo Ramos

Américo Ramos was born in 1957 in São Tomé and Príncipe. He is known for his work in finance and government.

Early Life and Education

• Américo Ramos studied abroad in Russia.
• He went to Moscow State University.
• He studied there from 1989 to 1995.
• He earned a degree in economics.

Working for the Government

• After finishing his studies, he returned to São Tomé.
• He started working at the Ministry of Finance.
• From 1995 to 1998, he was a budget technician.
• He then became the head of the expenditure department (1998-2000).
• Later, he led the budget department (2000-2001).
• He was the budget director from 2001 to 2009.
• From 2009 to 2010, he was the director of the treasury.

Minister of Finance

• In 2010, Américo Ramos became the Minister of Finance for São Tomé.
• He held this important job until 2012.
• He was appointed Minister of Finance again in 2014.
• His second term as Minister of Finance lasted until 2018.
• In 2019, he became an economic advisor to President Evaristo de Carvalho.

Governor of the Central Bank

• In December 2022, Américo Ramos was chosen for another big role.
• He became the governor of the Central Bank of São Tomé and Príncipe.
• The Central Bank helps manage the country's money.

Becoming Prime Minister

• On January 6, 2025, the President, Carlos Vila Nova, changed the government.
• He said the old government was not solving the country's problems.
• The president asked the Independent Democratic Action (ADI) party to suggest new leaders.
• On January 9, Ilza Amado Vaz was chosen to be the next Prime Minister.
• However, just three days later, on January 12, she decided to resign.
• After her resignation, the ADI party suggested Adelino Pereira.
• But President Vila Nova chose Américo Ramos instead.
• Américo Ramos became the new Prime Minister on January 12, 2025.