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Geraldo Martins
Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau
In office
8 August 2023 – 21 December 2023
President Umaro Sissoco Embaló
Preceded by Nuno Gomes Nabiam
Succeeded by Rui Duarte de Barros
Minister of Economy and Finance
In office
2019–2020
Prime Minister Aristides Gomes
Preceded by Victor Mandinga
Succeeded by João Fadiá
In office
4 July 2014 – 3 June 2016
Prime Minister Domingos Simões Pereira
Baciro Djá
Carlos Correia
Preceded by Gino Mendes
Succeeded by Henrique Horta dos Santos
Personal details
Political party African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (since 2018)
Other political
affiliations
Democratic Convergence Party (before 2018)
Alma mater University of London, Faculdade de Direito de Bissau

Geraldo João Martins is a politician and economist from Guinea-Bissau. He served as the Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau for a few months in 2023. Before that, he was the Minister of Economy and Finance several times.

About Geraldo Martins

Geraldo Martins is known for his work in economics and government in Guinea-Bissau. He has held important roles in the country's leadership.

Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau

Martins was the Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau from August 8, 2023, to December 21, 2023. As Prime Minister, he was the head of the government. He worked with the President, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, to lead the country.

Minister of Economy and Finance

Before becoming Prime Minister, Martins served as the Minister of Economy and Finance. He held this important position at different times:

  • From 2014 to 2015
  • From 2015 to 2016
  • From 2019 to 2020

In this role, he was in charge of the country's money matters. This included managing the economy and the government's budget.

Education and Background

Geraldo Martins has a strong educational background. He studied law at the Bissau Law School. He also earned a master's degree in Public Policy and Management. He got this degree from the University of London in the United Kingdom.

Political Party

Martins is a member of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde. This is a major political party in Guinea-Bissau. He joined this party in 2018. Before that, he was part of the Democratic Convergence Party.

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