Fernando Pereira (major) facts for kids
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Fernando Pereira
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| Acting President of São Tomé and Príncipe | |
| In office 16 July 2003 – 23 July 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Fradique de Menezes |
| Succeeded by | Fradique de Menezes |
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| Nationality | Santomean |
| Political party | Military Junta |
Fernando "Cobo" Pereira is a major in the military of São Tomé and Príncipe. He briefly served as the acting president of the country in 2003.
The 2003 Government Takeover
On July 16, 2003, Major Fernando Pereira led a coup d'état in São Tomé and Príncipe. A coup d'état is when a group, often the military, takes control of a country's government by force. At the time, the elected president, Fradique de Menezes, was out of the country.
Major Pereira and his group took control of the government. However, this situation did not last long. Just one week later, on July 23, 2003, Major Pereira gave back power. This happened as part of an agreement to restore the elected government.
Fernando Pereira's Family
Fernando Pereira has a mixed background. His family roots come from both Cape Verde and Angola. He is also a father to ten children.
See Also
In Spanish: Fernando Pereira para niños
