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    <title>Brava News &amp; title_category: Opinion</title>
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        <title>Lomba Tantum is losing people—how long will this go on?</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Lomba—that's the only thing—is losing people, even when...</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Lomba Tantum, October 3, 2026 — Lomba is an area known for its tranquility, the friendship among its people, and its sense of community. For years, it was a community full of young people, families, workers, and small businesses. Today, however, the situation seems to be changing in a worrying way. More and more people are leaving their homes and seeking better living conditions on other islands. And this exodus is beginning to leave visible marks on the community. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:23:35 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Cabo Verde Fast Ferry: The idea behind ending Brava’s isolation and the philosophy behind spending the night on the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verde Fast Ferry: The Idea Behind Breaking Brava’s Isolation and the Philosophy Behind Staying Overnight on the Island</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ When Cabo Verde Fast Ferry entered the national maritime transport scene, one of the major expectations associated with the project was that it would help create a new reality for inter-island mobility. For Brava, an island historically marked by isolation and limited maritime connections, the arrival of a new generation of vessels represented much more than the introduction of a fast ferry: it represented the hope for a paradigm shift. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:09:58 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cabo Verde Fast Ferry: The goal of bringing Brava out of isolation and the philosophy behind spending the night on the island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde needs politicians who put the public interest above their differences</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verde Needs Politicians Who Put the Public Interest Above Their Differences-10564</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ We live in a time when politics dominates much of the discussion in our society. Every citizen has their own opinions, preferences, and way of evaluating those who bear responsibility for steering the course of the country and our islands. Differences of opinion are part of democracy and must be respected. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:01:56 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde needs politicians who put the public interest above their differences</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava can&amp;apos;t wait any longer; it&amp;apos;s time to take action and time to get everyone involved—residents, emigrants, businesspeople, government officials, and civil society</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/A-Brava-Can-No-Longer-Wait-It's-Time-to-Take-Action-and-Time-to-Involve-All-Residents, Immigrants, Business Leaders, Authorities, and Civil Society</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/A-Brava-Can-No-Longer-Wait-It's-Time-to-Take-Action-and-Time-to-Involve-All-Residents, Immigrants, Business Leaders, Authorities, and Civil Society</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, October 1, 2026 (Bravanews) — There is a painful silence coming from Brava. It is not the silence of its natural peace, of its beautiful mist that blankets Nova Sintra, Mato Grande, Mato, and Nossa Senhora do Monte. It is the silence of isolation. It is the silence of an island that the country pretends not to see—and that we, the children of Brava in the diaspora, have for so long supported only with barrels of rum and festivals. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:36:35 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava can&#039;t wait any longer; it&#039;s time to take action and time to get everyone involved—residents, emigrants, businesspeople, officials, and civil society</media:keywords>
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        <title>Kindergarten teachers: an essential role that goes unrecognized</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Kindergarten Teachers: An Essential Role That Goes Unrecognized</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Preschool teachers play an essential role in supporting and educating children. Their role was created to address specific needs in early childhood education—needs that continue to exist and are fundamental for children, families, and the institutions themselves. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:04:49 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Kindergarten teachers: an essential role that goes unrecognized</media:keywords>
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        <title>Teachers demand answers: Where do our discounts go?</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/teachers-demand-answers-where-our-discounts-are-going</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ How long will teachers have to work, have their pay docked, and still fight to access their own rights? ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:41:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Teachers demand answers: Where do our discounts go?</media:keywords>
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        <title>&amp;quot;It is essential to gradually restore balance by gradually reducing the ratio of public debt to GDP&amp;quot; — Gualberto do Rosario</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/"It is essential to gradually restore balance by gradually reducing the public debt-to-GDP ratio," said Igualberto do Rosario</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ “Since the signing of the Exchange Rate Cooperation Agreement with Portugal—which formally extended the rules of the Maastricht Treaties regarding macroeconomic regulation— Cape Verde has had a public debt ceiling established and a limit set for the budget deficit, financed with domestic resources. These limits were breached due to external shocks and their consequences, which is sound practice—both economically and socially—provided there are no excesses. However, once the context of external shocks has passed, it is essential to gradually restore balance by gradually reducing the public debt-to-GDP ratio and by reinstating best practices and the law regarding the budget deficit financed by domestic resources. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:36:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>&quot;It is essential to gradually restore balance by gradually reducing the ratio of public debt to GDP&quot; — Gualberto do Rosario</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Clamor of Lost Power and the Need for Responsible Leadership</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/The Noise of Lost Power and the Need for Responsible Leadership</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ ….The loss of political power has revealed an increasingly evident phenomenon in public debate: a rise in aggression and noise on the part of those who are no longer in power. Instead of an opposition focused on sound proposals, we are witnessing an increasingly strident discourse, marked by a disturbing tone that adds little or nothing to the country’s future. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:01:11 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Clamor of Lost Power and the Need for Responsible Leadership</media:keywords>
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        <title>Pawtucket, the city I call home &amp; Carlos Spinola</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/pawtucket-a-cidade-que-chamo-de-lar-carlos-spinola</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Since moving to the city I proudly call home, Pawtucket, in 1994, I have had the privilege of serving our community through appointments and successive reappointments to various city councils and commissions. For over three decades, I have believed that public service is one of the highest forms of giving back. It is a way to express gratitude to the community that has become my home and to help ensure that future generations inherit a stronger, more inclusive, and more compassionate city. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:46:50 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Pawtucket, the city I call home - Carlos Spinola</media:keywords>
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        <title>Tribute and Recognition for Professor Eduardo Fernandes</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Tribute and Recognition for Professor Eduardo Fernandes</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ We would like to pay a heartfelt tribute to Professor Eduardo Fernandes, a native of Ilha Brava and a native of the small, welcoming community of Cachaço, and to express our deep appreciation and pride in him. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:09:22 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Tribute and Recognition for Professor Eduardo Fernandes</media:keywords>
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        <title>Abandoned, dilapidated, and old houses in Brava, and a lack of courage to enforce the law</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Abandoned, Dilapidated, and Old Houses in Brava and the Lack of Courage to Enforce the Law</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, July 6, 2026 (Bravanews) - The island of Brava, known for its tranquil charm and natural beauty, faces a silent but dangerous urban challenge—the spread of old, abandoned houses in an advanced state of disrepair. Walking through certain streets and neighborhoods on the island often means coming across unstable walls and ceilings on the verge of collapsing. Faced with the impasse of owners neglecting their properties, Cape Verde’s legal framework provides clear legal avenues. What is lacking, in fact, is the political and administrative will to enforce the law. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:33:22 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Open Letter to Congresswoman MARIA ANTONIA ALVES</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/open-letter-to-congresswoman-maria-antonia-alves</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Dear Representative Maria Antónia Alves,
The purpose of this open letter is, first and foremost, to extend my most sincere congratulations to you on your election as a Member of the National Assembly. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:52:59 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Open Letter to Congresswoman MARIA ANTONIA ALVES</media:keywords>
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        <title>OPEN LETTER TO NATIONAL CONGRESSWOMAN IVONE CARDOSO</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/open-letter-to-national-representative-ivone-cardoso</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Honorable Representative Ivone Cardoso,
I am addressing you publicly, driven by a deep sense of civic duty and love for our island, first and foremost to extend my warmest greetings and congratulations on your election as a Member of the National Assembly. Being elected to the Cape Verdean Parliament is an extraordinary honor, but it carries with it the weight of the expectations and dreams of a people who have long called for fairer and more dignified treatment from the central government. Your victory at the polls reflects the trust placed in your abilities and your commitment to the public good. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:39:58 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>OPEN LETTER TO NATIONAL CONGRESSWOMAN IVONE CARDOSO</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Power of Music in the Digital Age and Its Impact on Youth</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/The Power of Music in the Digital Age and Its Impact on Youth</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/The Power of Music in the Digital Age and Its Impact on Youth</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Music has always played a fundamental role in shaping the identity of young people across generations. From the days when vinyl records dominated living rooms to the era of cassettes and CDs, the art of sound has been the universal language of youth. Through melodies and lyrics, teenagers find a way to express their emotions, doubts, and aspirations, creating a space for refuge and self-discovery. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:30:24 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Economic recovery and development of Brava Island, by Helder Lobo</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/economic recovery and development of Brava Island by Helder Lobo</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/economic recovery and development of Brava Island by Helder Lobo</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Over the last 10 years, the primary sector has been losing strength throughout Cape Verde. However, while it has weakened on some islands, on Brava it seems to have been completely abandoned. Agriculture, fishing, and livestock farming, which for decades sustained families and drove the local economy, have ceased to receive the attention necessary for their development. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:40:23 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Economic recovery and development of Brava Island, by Helder Lobo</media:keywords>
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        <title>Samuel Varela said that Francisco Tavares heads a gang and has become the head of a criminal organization</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/samuel-varela-says-francisco-tavares-heads-a-squad-and-has-become-head-of-a-criminal-organization</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/samuel-varela-says-francisco-tavares-heads-a-squad-and-has-become-head-of-a-criminal-organization</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, May 15, 2026 (Bravanews) - The political scene on the island of Brava was recently shaken by statements that went beyond the usual limits of parliamentary debate, entering directly into the terrain of criminal accusations and the crisis of institutional trust. During the most recent session of the Municipal Assembly, municipal deputy Samuel Varela, a member of the Movement for Democracy (MpD), made extremely serious accusations against the former mayor of Brava, Francisco Tavares, in a speech that quickly became the main topic of political discussion on the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:36:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Samuel Varela said that Francisco Tavares heads a gang and has become the head of a criminal organization</media:keywords>
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        <title>The diet of reheated promises, Brava island on Ulysses&amp;apos; menu</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-diet-of-reheated-promises-brave-island-in-the-ulisses-seedbed</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ilha Brava is not a plate of leftovers, but the government of Ulisses Correia e Silva, the candidate to succeed him, insists on serving us leftovers. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:18:04 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The diet of reheated promises, Brava island on Ulysses&#039; menu</media:keywords>
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        <title>A small tribute to the memory of my cousin, Ivinho &amp; Text by Julio Gomes</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/a-small-tribute-to-the-memory-of-my-primo-ivinho-texto-de-julio-gomes</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ On February 15th of this year, my cousin Ivo Monteiro - our eternal and dearly missed &quot;Ivinho&quot; - passed away at the age of 88. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:39:39 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>A Brava beyond electoral promises: the portrait of a country at nine speeds &amp; Animal husbandry sector</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/a-brave-beyond-election-promises-portrait-of-a-father-at-nine-speed-in-the-animal-breeding-sector</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, April 10, 2026 (Bravanews) - On an island where time seems to slow down, but challenges accumulate rapidly, animal husbandry on the Brava has become a faithful mirror of the structural inequalities that mark Cape Verde. Beyond the electoral promises repeated every cycle, there is a silent reality, lived daily by breeders who resist more out of necessity than effective support. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:25:33 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>A Brava beyond electoral promises and the portrait of a country at nine speeds &amp; the agricultural sector</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/a-brave-without-election-promises-and-the-treatment-of-a-nine-speed-path-for-the-agriculture-sector</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/a-brave-without-election-promises-and-the-treatment-of-a-nine-speed-path-for-the-agriculture-sector</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, April 6, 2026 (Bravanews) - To talk about the island of Brava is often to talk about promises. Promises of development, promises of investment, promises of opportunities that almost always appear at election campaign time and disappear soon after the elections. But there is a real, silent, forgotten Brava that lives far away from political speeches and electoral stages. This Brava is called agriculture. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:17:19 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>The mistake of not choosing Samuel Varela as the head of the MpD list in Brava could cost the party dearly in these elections and in the next ones</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-error-of-not-choosing-samuel-varela-as-mpd-list-head-on-the-block-could-cost-the-party-in-these-and-next-elections</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, April 2, 2026 (Bravanews) - The choice of list head for a legislative election is always a strategic moment for any political party, especially in small constituencies like that of the island of Brava, where the weight of people, relationships and political trust often counts for more than the party acronyms themselves. In this context, the MpD&#039;s decision not to choose Samuel Varela as its list leader for the island of Brava could prove to be a political mistake with consequences not only for these elections, but also for the party&#039;s political future on the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:12:25 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The mistake of not choosing Samuel Varela as the head of the MpD list in Brava could cost the party dearly in these elections and in the next ones</media:keywords>
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        <title>MpD in Brava between internal divisions, external political influence and risk of electoral erosion</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/mpd-in-the-blue-between-internal-divisions-external-political-influence-and-risk-of-electoral-weariness</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/mpd-in-the-blue-between-internal-divisions-external-political-influence-and-risk-of-electoral-weariness</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, April 2, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Movement for Democracy (MpD) seems to be going through a delicate political moment, marked by signs of internal wear and tear, conflicts of influence and some strategic disorganization, a situation that many militants and political observers are already classifying as a period of political self-flagellation. This reality, which some consider to be visible at national level, also seems to have reached the island of Brava, where the party is facing an internal climate of some tension and division. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:44:35 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>MpD in Brava between internal divisions, external political influence and risk of electoral erosion</media:keywords>
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        <title>In the Iran war, the truth was the first victim &amp; Column by Henrique Silva</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/djiki-in-the-irao-war-the-truth-was-the-first-victim-column-of-henrique-silva</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/djiki-in-the-irao-war-the-truth-was-the-first-victim-column-of-henrique-silva</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ It is often said that truth is the first casualty of war, an axiom usually attributed to the Greek playwright Aeschylus. In fact, wars - at least those started by the United States - have even demonstrated the strange ability to produce the first victim even before the first shot echoes or the first bomb explodes; for the truth often suffers a mortal blow beforehand; and as soon as it dies, it is promptly replaced by a lie that comes to life to justify the start of a new conflict. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:20:09 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Djiki in the Iran war, the truth was the first victim - Column by Henrique Silva</media:keywords>
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        <title>Fernanda Burgo and Clovis Silva, the duty of accountability</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fernanda-burgo-and-clovis-silva-the-duty-to-account</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/fernanda-burgo-and-clovis-silva-the-duty-to-account</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In a democratic system, a political mandate should not only be a period of exercising power, but also a permanent commitment to being accountable to the population. For this reason, at the end of each mandate, each MP should publicly present a detailed balance sheet of the five years they have spent in Parliament: their speeches, the proposals put forward, the causes defended, the support for communities and, above all, what they have done concretely for their island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:09:18 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fernanda Burgo and Clovis Silva, the duty of accountability</media:keywords>
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        <title>The choice of the MpD list leader for the Brava constituency, Samuel Varela or Samuel Varela</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-choice-of-the-mpd-list-by-the-electoral-circulation-of-the-brave-samuel-varela-or-samuel-varela</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-choice-of-the-mpd-list-by-the-electoral-circulation-of-the-brave-samuel-varela-or-samuel-varela</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The possible choice of Samuel Varela as head of the Movement for Democracy (MpD) list for the Ilha Brava constituency can be analyzed from various political, strategic and electoral angles. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:57:45 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The choice of the MpD list leader for the Brava constituency, Samuel Varela or Samuel Varela</media:keywords>
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        <title>Clóvis Silva, Brava candidate or Francisco Carvalho&amp;apos;s choice? Militants question the nomination process</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/clovis-silva-brave-candidate-or-choice-of-francisco-carvalho-militants-question-nomination-process</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/clovis-silva-brave-candidate-or-choice-of-francisco-carvalho-militants-question-nomination-process</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, March 9, 2026 (Bravanews) - The recent choice of Clóvis Silva as head of the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV) list for the Brava Island constituency for the legislative elections on May 17, 2026 continues to generate debate and questions within the party and among militants on the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:37:29 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Clóvis Silva, Brava candidate or Francisco Carvalho&#039;s choice? Militants question the nomination process</media:keywords>
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        <title>The depleted role of the PAICV&amp;apos;s Regional Political Commissions in the choice of candidates</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-empty-role-of-paicv's-regional-political-committees-in-choosing-the-list-heads</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-empty-role-of-paicv's-regional-political-committees-in-choosing-the-list-heads</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ On a formal and statutory level, the Regional Political Commissions (CPR) of the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV) occupy a central place in the process of preparing candidacies for members of the National Assembly. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:37:19 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The depleted role of the PAICV&#039;s Regional Political Commissions in the choice of candidates</media:keywords>
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        <title>On the disconcerting contradictory messages justifying war with Iran, a column by Henrique Silva</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/about the-disconcerting-contradictory-messages-justifying-the-war-with-irao-a-column-of-henrique-silva</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/about the-disconcerting-contradictory-messages-justifying-the-war-with-irao-a-column-of-henrique-silva</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Having rushed into war without preparing public opinion to support it, the Trump administration is struggling to provide justifications - after the fact - for going to war with Iran. What are the real reasons for starting a war with Iran now? ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:13:42 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>On the disconcerting contradictory messages justifying war with Iran, a column by Henrique Silva</media:keywords>
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        <title>&amp;quot;Rhetoric and Political Immaturity in Brava, between the Past Brought to the Present and the Ignored Present&amp;quot;</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/rhetoric-and-political-immaturity-in-between-the-past-brought-to-present-and-the-present-ignored</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/rhetoric-and-political-immaturity-in-between-the-past-brought-to-present-and-the-present-ignored</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Politics on the island of Brava is going through a moment that demands maturity, a sense of state and democratic responsibility. Unfortunately, we have seen a fragile discourse, full of comparisons with the past, used as an escape from the political responsibilities of the present. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:29:10 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>&quot;Rhetoric and Political Immaturity in Brava, between the Past Brought to the Present and the Ignored Present&quot;</media:keywords>
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        <title>Trump’s Foreign Policy: A Mix of Imperial Ideals, Naked Interests and Might Makes Right, by Henrique Silva</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/trumps-foreign-policy-a-mix-of-imperial-ideals-naked-interests-and-might-makes-right-by-henrique-silva</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/trumps-foreign-policy-a-mix-of-imperial-ideals-naked-interests-and-might-makes-right-by-henrique-silva</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Trump’s recent speech at the World Economic Forum  in Davos, Switzerland betrayed his desire to develop Iceland with the same ardor the newly arrived Pilgrims and their immediate descendants envisioned taming what they viewed as the American wilderness, much before an American journalist had an epiphany to suddenly realize that his people had been ordained by divine providence to spread democratic capitalism from sea to shining sea in the North American continent. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Trump&amp;apos;s Foreign Policy: A Mix of Imperial Ideals, Unbridled Interests and the Legitimization of Brute Force</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/trump's-external-policy-a-mixture-of-ideal-imperial-unbridled-interests-and-legitimization-of-brutal-forces</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/trump's-external-policy-a-mixture-of-ideal-imperial-unbridled-interests-and-legitimization-of-brutal-forces</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Trump&#039;s recent speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, revealed his desire to develop Iceland with the same ardor with which the newly arrived Pilgrims and their immediate descendants imagined taming what they considered the North American wilderness, long before an American journalist had an epiphany and suddenly realized that his people had been chosen by divine providence to spread democratic capitalism from coast to coast on the North American continent. The American journalist, John O&#039;Sullivan, articulated his revelation in 1845 in what has since become known as Manifest Destiny, probably without foreseeing that the United States would use it to transcend its continental borders and spread its version of civilization worldwide; and, of course, in the process promote American interests, which turned out to be similar in both nature and scope to those of the British Empire, from which the United States had freed itself only seven decades earlier. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:36:29 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Trump&#039;s Foreign Policy: A Mix of Imperial Ideals, Unbridled Interests and the Legitimization of Brute Force</media:keywords>
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        <title>&amp;quot;Give me a coffee&amp;quot; the Epstein case in Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-cafe-the-case-epstein-of-green-cable</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-cafe-the-case-epstein-of-green-cable</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ If it is common knowledge that there are minors being exploited under the silent gaze of many, then the question is no longer a factual one, but a moral one. What kind of society do we want to be when we know and yet choose not to see? No economic growth compensates for ethical bankruptcy and no international image is worth more than the integrity of a child. As long as we continue to treat these stories as coffee talk, as urban chronicles, as &quot;things that have always happened&quot;, we will be perpetuating exactly the same mechanism that the world condemned in the Epstein case.Silence, at any latitude, is also complicit. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:52:01 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>&quot;Give me a coffee&quot; the Epstein case in Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>Note of Condolence in Honor of Mother Iva (Iva Baptista da Lomba).</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/note of condolence in homage to mother Iva Iva Baptista da Lomba</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/note of condolence in homage to mother Iva Iva Baptista da Lomba</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ On behalf of myself and all MPD members of Brava, we express our deepest sorrow for the passing of Mãe Iva, Senhora Iva Baptista da Lomba, a special figure on our island and a moral, civic, and human reference for several generations of Brava residents. Mãe Iva lived 99 years in our beloved Brava, witnessing and experiencing some of the most significant periods in Cape Verde&#039;s history. She lived through colonial Cape Verde and faced, with courage and resilience, the harsh period of famine in the 1940s, which brought so much suffering to our people. She followed, with hope and a sense of the future, the struggle for national independence, achieved in 1975. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:46:19 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Note of Condolence in Honor of Mother Iva (Iva Baptista da Lomba).</media:keywords>
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        <title>THE HOMAGE THAT AMÍLCAR CABRAL DIDN&amp;apos;T DESERVE &amp; A text by Francisco Tavares</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-tribute-that-amilcar-cabral-didn't-deserve-a-text-by-francisco-tavares</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-tribute-that-amilcar-cabral-didn't-deserve-a-text-by-francisco-tavares</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Amílcar Cabral&#039;s historical stature - a major reference for Cape Verde, Africa and the liberation struggle - demands that any public tribute be commensurate with his legacy. Unfortunately, the recently inaugurated plaza in the city of Praia does not fulfill this duty of dignity. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:30:14 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>THE HOMAGE THAT AMÍLCAR CABRAL DIDN&#039;T DESERVE - A text by Francisco Tavares</media:keywords>
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        <title>Capuchin Colin and the Big Bad Wolf of the Dykes &amp; Colin Miranda</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-capuchin-colin-and-the-bad-wolf-of-dikes-colin-miranda</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-capuchin-colin-and-the-bad-wolf-of-dikes-colin-miranda</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Once upon a time... Well, this isn&#039;t a Brothers Grimm tale, it&#039;s the pure reality of the Santana area. But the plot was the same, only the setting and the accent changed. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:49:17 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Capuchin Colin and the Big Bad Wolf of the Dykes - Colin Miranda</media:keywords>
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        <title>THE PROCESSION TO THE HOSPITAL &amp; By Colin MIranda</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-procurement-for-the-hospital-by-colin-miranda</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-procurement-for-the-hospital-by-colin-miranda</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ They say there are bad things that come for good. And today&#039;s story is living proof of that.
For those who missed the previous episode (&quot;As Pitangas&quot;), here&#039;s a summary of my misfortune: because of my gluttony, I lost the money from a warrant, received a memorable beating from a &quot;bull&#039;s beak&quot; and was grounded in my room, enjoying the pain and humiliation. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:18:03 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>THE PROCESSION TO THE HOSPITAL - By Colin MIranda</media:keywords>
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        <title>80$00 DI TXIPESA (The day I outran the bus)</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/8000-di-txipesa-the-day-on-which-I-run-more-than-the-car</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/8000-di-txipesa-the-day-on-which-I-run-more-than-the-car</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ September 1999. The year the world feared the &quot;Millennium Bug&quot;, but I, a 15-year-old boy from Ilha Brava, had a much more real fear: starving to death in the capital.
I went to Praia to study, staying at the Madre Teresa de Calcutta Student Residence in Achada Santo António. There were about 80 of us students, a veritable Tower of Babel of accents from various islands. In the middle of that melting pot, there were only two Bravenses: me and my friend Adelmar. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>80$00 DI TXIPESA (The day I outran the bus)</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nuias Silva and the PAICV: What could it be?</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/nuias-silva-and-the-paicv-what-could-be</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/nuias-silva-and-the-paicv-what-could-be</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV) is approaching the 2026 legislative elections in a context of deep structural and leadership vulnerability. The Afrosondagem poll, which points to a consolidated lead for the ruling MpD party, is a symptom of the erosion of the main opposition party&#039;s political capital ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:08:23 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nuias Silva and the PAICV: What could it be?</media:keywords>
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        <title>History of democracy and the separation of powers: lessons in political philosophy</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/history-of-democracy-and-separation-of-powers-lessons-in-political-philosophy</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/history-of-democracy-and-separation-of-powers-lessons-in-political-philosophy</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Democracy requires compromise. Groups with different interests and opinions must be willing to sit down with each other and negotiate. Everyone who is willing to participate peacefully and respect the rights of others must have some say in the way the country is governed, and it&#039;s worse when the government is despotic and thinks it&#039;s never wrong. In a democracy, a political opponent is not an enemy. The possibility of political alternation is the salt of democracy. Dissent in democracy should be seen as something normal and healthy in modern democracies. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:18:48 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>History of democracy and the separation of powers: lessons in political philosophy</media:keywords>
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        <title>THE DAY FRANCISCO SHOULDN&amp;apos;T LEAVE THE HOUSE &amp; By Maika Lobo</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/day-when-francisco-shouldn't-leave-home-by-maika-lobo</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/day-when-francisco-shouldn't-leave-home-by-maika-lobo</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ I think that, through no fault of its own, January 13, 2026 was unfortunately the unluckiest day for the PAICV. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:02:58 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>THE DAY FRANCISCO SHOULDN&#039;T LEAVE THE HOUSE - By Maika Lobo</media:keywords>
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        <title>THE TROUBLE, THE TELEPHONE LIST AND THE SILENCE OF DONA PALMIRA &amp; By Colin Miranda</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-trote-a-telephone-list-and-the-silence-of-dona-palmira-by-colin-miranda</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-trote-a-telephone-list-and-the-silence-of-dona-palmira-by-colin-miranda</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ I&#039;m from a time when cell phones were science fiction and having a landline at home was a real status, almost a luxury. But we were lucky. As my father was a correspondent for Rádio Nacional, the handset was his work tool and took pride of place in the living room. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:11:55 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>THE TROUBLE, THE TELEPHONE LIST AND THE SILENCE OF DONA PALMIRA - By Colin Miranda</media:keywords>
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        <title>ORLANDO PEREIRA DIAS &amp; a combative MP, a proven politician!</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/orlando-pereira-dias-a-combative-deputy-a-politician-with-proof-data</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/orlando-pereira-dias-a-combative-deputy-a-politician-with-proof-data</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Get to know the Member of the National Assembly for Africa, on the MpD list: a man of vision, competence and dedication to public service. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:06:18 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>ORLANDO PEREIRA DIAS - a combative MP, a proven politician!</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Price of Choice: Between Fame and Competence in the PAICV Leadership</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-price-of-choice-between-fame-and-competence-in-paicv-leadership</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-price-of-choice-between-fame-and-competence-in-paicv-leadership</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Politics sometimes confuses notoriety with merit. Within the PAICV, Francisco Carvalho&#039;s rise to leadership was, for many, justified by a singular argument: &quot;Francisco is fashionable and on the lips of the people, he is the candidate that the militants should choose&quot;. This argument, however, ignored the nature of this fame. Little did they know that his public prominence was not due to his vision of governance, his intellectual capacity or his management experience, but rather to a series of serious cases of corruption and institutional conflicts that echoed on television and social networks. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:03:20 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Price of Choice: Between Fame and Competence in the PAICV Leadership</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: An island left to God and a &amp;quot;laissez faire, laissez passer&amp;quot; Prime Minister</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-an-island-delivered-to-god-and-a-prime-minister-laissez-faire-laissez-passer</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-an-island-delivered-to-god-and-a-prime-minister-laissez-faire-laissez-passer</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In the last third of 2025, at the peak, at a very important period of the year, Ilha Brava has not forgotten the abandonment of a Prime Minister who does not communicate, does not explain, does not show sensitivity, does not visit, &quot;laissez faire, laissez passer&quot; to the government of maritime transport by CVI - the cause of the overwhelming scenario of an unprecedented crisis! Controversial voices are flooding the social networks showing the critical scene of an island that depends exclusively on maritime transport for the mobility of its people, those who come in for visits, tourism and business and those who need to leave for medical treatment, work and other needs. The monopoly of the CVI and its inverse management is subjecting the island to a tightrope walk - a very dangerous situation that could lead Brava to a serious economic and social crisis if it persists. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:35:39 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: An island left to God and a &quot;laissez faire, laissez passer&quot; Prime Minister</media:keywords>
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        <title>Dear Mother Néné</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/dear-mother-baby</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/dear-mother-baby</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ At this time of year, it&#039;s impossible for my heart not to travel back in time. I&#039;ve been thinking a lot about us, about our old house, and especially about the magic you created with your own hands. Today, as I write to you, I feel an immense longing for those Christmases of my childhood. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:33:42 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Dear Mother Néné</media:keywords>
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        <title>Merry Christmas to all and a New Year calling for a better world of concrete actions and equal rights for all.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Merry Christmas to all and a New Year calling for a better world of concrete actions and equal rights for all.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Merry Christmas to all and a New Year calling for a better world of concrete actions and equal rights for all.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Today, December 18th, is International Migrants Day, established and recognized by the United Nations more than three decades ago. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:51:28 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Merry Christmas to all and a New Year calling for a better world of concrete actions and equal rights for all.</media:keywords>
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        <title>PLEASE DON&amp;apos;T CONFUSE FRANCISCO AND JANIRA&amp;apos;S PARTY WITH PAICV!</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/please-don't-confuse-francisco-and-janira's-party-with-paicv</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/please-don't-confuse-francisco-and-janira's-party-with-paicv</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ For me, seriously, it&#039;s a huge mistake to classify the party created by Francisco Carvalho and Janira as &quot;PAICV&quot;. The ideology is completely different, and not only that: the principles and political objectives don&#039;t align either. Even the leadership team is and will be different. Wait and see the composition of the lists for deputies for the 2026 elections. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:48:44 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>PLEASE DON&#039;T CONFUSE FRANCISCO AND JANIRA&#039;S PARTY WITH PAICV!</media:keywords>
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        <title>A sledgehammer to the rule of law</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/a sledgehammer to the rule of law</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/a sledgehammer to the rule of law</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In a small country like Cape Verde, the justice system cannot ignore the symbolic and political impact of its actions. A police apparatus with weapons of war, treating a municipality as if it were a criminal association, is not neutral. It intimidates, conditions and pre-condemns in the public space before any trial. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:38:12 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>A sledgehammer to the rule of law</media:keywords>
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        <title>I MISS FILÚ, PEDRO PIRES, JOSÉ MARIA NEVES, JÚLIO CORREIA &amp;amp; THE OLD GUARD LTDA</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/i-miss-filu-pedro-pires-jose-maria-neves-julio-correia-a-velha-guarda-ltda</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/i-miss-filu-pedro-pires-jose-maria-neves-julio-correia-a-velha-guarda-ltda</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Seriousness and intellectual integrity is what the current PAICV needs!
The government at the moment, with all due respect to opinions to the contrary, has no opponent! This is not a cause for rejoicing, however much it benefits the MpD - Movement for Democracy, but unfortunately it is a concern for the health of our democracy! ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:07:20 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>I MISS FILÚ, PEDRO PIRES, JOSÉ MARIA NEVES, JÚLIO CORREIA &amp; THE OLD GUARD LTDA</media:keywords>
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        <title>When deaf people really don&amp;apos;t want to listen.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/when-the-deaf-really-don't-want-to-hear</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/when-the-deaf-really-don't-want-to-hear</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A convenient narrative and incendiary rhetoric were put into action: the government/MpD is instrumentalizing the justice system, especially the Public Prosecutor&#039;s Office. It&#039;s a very convenient narrative because it absolves people of responsibility: instead of looking at the facts and the accused, we only look at the accusers. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:04:40 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>When deaf people really don&#039;t want to listen.</media:keywords>
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        <title>EasyJet&amp;apos;s arrival reveals weaknesses in national aviation and unleashes delusional rhetoric</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/arrival-of-easyjet-reveals-fragilities-of-national-aviation-and-unleashes-ilusory-rectory</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/arrival-of-easyjet-reveals-fragilities-of-national-aviation-and-unleashes-ilusory-rectory</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The arrival of EasyJet in the Cape Verdean market represents an important step in the archipelago&#039;s connectivity with Europe. With more competitive fares and a highly efficient operation, the British company has brought a breath of modernity to the sector, while at the same time highlighting the weaknesses of the national carrier. However, this progress was quickly absorbed by a political discourse that tries to turn a solid business movement into a platform of easy and, above all, unfeasible promises. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 03:28:23 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>EasyJet&#039;s arrival reveals weaknesses in national aviation and unleashes delusional rhetoric</media:keywords>
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        <title>Journeys through my land &amp; Furna &amp; By Benvindo Neves</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/journeys-by-my-own-farmland-by-benvindo-neves</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/journeys-by-my-own-farmland-by-benvindo-neves</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ It is often said, half seriously and half jokingly, that Furna is not part of Ilha Brava. It&#039;s a separate place on the fresh and colorful flower island. This division between Furna and the rest of Brava is essentially due to the climate. While most of the rest of Brava is dominated by a microclimate, Furna is hot, very hot. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:48:30 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Journeys through my land - Furna - By Benvindo Neves</media:keywords>
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        <title>Travels through my homeland &amp; Cova Joana &amp; By Benvindo Neves</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/travels-through-my-land-cova-joana-by-benvindo-neves</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/travels-through-my-land-cova-joana-by-benvindo-neves</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ It was on the way to Nossa Senhora do Monte that, one day, I discovered Cova Joana, a place as peaceful as it is enchanting, and which, in the recent past, about two and a half years ago, was on the lips – and also in the prayers – of all of Cape Verde! ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:41:42 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Travels through my homeland - Cova Joana - By Benvindo Neves</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Municipal Budget and Activity Plan for 2026</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/activities-and-municipal-orchestration-plan-for-2026</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/activities-and-municipal-orchestration-plan-for-2026</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Exmos Bravenses, Militants and Colleagues of the Municipal Assembly, of the MpD, PAICV, and fellow Bravenses scattered around the world ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 07:31:08 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Municipal Budget and Activity Plan for 2026</media:keywords>
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        <title>Whatever the destination, we never stop dreaming of what could have been</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/regardless-of-destiny-we-never-stop-dreaming-of-what-could-have-been</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/regardless-of-destiny-we-never-stop-dreaming-of-what-could-have-been</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ It&#039;s been a long time since I last wrote a comment about the sad state of our political system in Cape Verde, but the truth is that it&#039;s been growing inside me for months. Right now, I feel I have no choice but to add my voice - my two pennies - to the complete disarray we are witnessing. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:49:29 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Whatever the destination, we never stop dreaming of what could have been</media:keywords>
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        <title>&amp;quot;When a voice refuses to be sheep: the Mircea Delgado case&amp;quot;</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/when-a-speaker-refuses-to-be-a-sheep-the-mircea-delgado-case</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/when-a-speaker-refuses-to-be-a-sheep-the-mircea-delgado-case</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ There are moments in parliamentary life that, because of their rarity, deserve to be observed carefully. In a Parliament where so many speeches are diluted by routine, predictable words and automatic party loyalties, there are figures who stand out simply because they refuse to play by the usual tune. One such figure is Mircea Delgado. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:53:40 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>&quot;When a voice refuses to be sheep: the Mircea Delgado case&quot;</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava needs to feel that its seat in Parliament is not empty or silent &amp; Joao Paulo Gomes da Silva</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-brave-need-to-feel-that-their-seat-in-parliament-isn't-empty-or-silent-joao-paulo-gomes-da-silva</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-brave-need-to-feel-that-their-seat-in-parliament-isn't-empty-or-silent-joao-paulo-gomes-da-silva</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Today I am writing this reflection on the successive representatives of the Bravense population (Elected National Deputies) over the years, and moreover, my vision of what should be the role and performance of those who will emerge from the next Legislatures in 2026 ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 07:07:29 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava needs to feel that its seat in Parliament is not empty or silent - Joao Paulo Gomes da Silva</media:keywords>
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        <title>Open letter to the Prime Minister of Cape Verde, Dr. José Ulisses Correia e Silva</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/open letter to the prime minister of cape verde-dr-jose-ulisses-correia-e-silva</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/open letter to the prime minister of cape verde-dr-jose-ulisses-correia-e-silva</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Prime Minister,
The island of Brava, small in geography but immense in spirit, today raises its voice with the firmness of those who carry centuries of resistance, dignity and hope. Brava is strong. And because it is strong, it demands to be seen, heard and recognized as a fundamental part of the mosaic that makes up Cape Verde. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 17:19:06 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Open letter to the Prime Minister of Cape Verde, Dr. José Ulisses Correia e Silva</media:keywords>
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        <title>Open letter to the MINISTER OF FINANCE, Dr. Olavo Correia e Silva</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/open-letter-minister-of-finance-dr-olavo-correia-e-silva</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/open-letter-minister-of-finance-dr-olavo-correia-e-silva</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ LORD
MINISTER OF FINANCE
c/o Ministerio MNEC
and all the consular authorities of Cape Verde.
EXCELLENCES
DANIEL GOMES MIRANDA, divorced, over 61 years old,
born in the parish and municipality of S. João Baptista, on the island of Brava, and currently residing in the town of Nova Sintra in that municipality, hereby respectfully submits the following request to Your Excellency: ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:28:03 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Open letter to the MINISTER OF FINANCE, Dr. Olavo Correia e Silva</media:keywords>
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        <title>The revolution that will never come &amp; Abraao Vicente</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-revolution-that-never-turns-abraao-vicente</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-revolution-that-never-turns-abraao-vicente</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The MpD is being targeted by the state media. How long will we let this farce continue? Pretend we&#039;re talking about freedom of the press, when we&#039;re only dealing with a group that wants to keep a state-owned company ideologically hijacked? ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:58:26 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The revolution that will never come - Abraao Vicente</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Chronic Crisis of Maritime Connections to Ilha Brava: Between Impotence and Inertia &amp; Joao Paulo Silva</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-crisis-chronicle-of-the-maritime-links-to-the-black-island-between-impotence-and-mercy-joao-paulo-silva</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-crisis-chronicle-of-the-maritime-links-to-the-black-island-between-impotence-and-mercy-joao-paulo-silva</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Once again, Ilha Brava is the crudest and most painful reflection of CV Interilhas&#039; impotence in ensuring a minimally effective maritime transport service and its inertia in finding viable and lasting alternatives to this logistical calamity. It is deeply regrettable that, in the middle of the 21st century, in a country classified as upper-middle-income, a portion of its population continues to suffer chronically from a decades-long problem of connections. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:11:47 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Chronic Crisis of Maritime Connections to Ilha Brava: Between Impotence and Inertia - Joao Paulo Silva</media:keywords>
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        <title>Open letter to Roque Silva Junior</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/open-letter-to-roque-silva-junior</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/open-letter-to-roque-silva-junior</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ First of all, I hope that your trip goes well and that your reunion with our land brings you serenity. Differences of opinion should never cancel out personal respect - but neither should they prevent frankness. And it is in the name of that frankness, and of commitment to the truth and to the country, that I am responding to you. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:35:31 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Open letter to Roque Silva Junior</media:keywords>
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        <title>Fake news, defamation, and the danger of unethical politics &amp; Antonio Santos</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fake-news-defamation-and-the-danger-of-unethical-politics-antonio-santos</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/fake-news-defamation-and-the-danger-of-unethical-politics-antonio-santos</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The legislative elections are approaching, and with them comes the return of the PAICV&#039;s digital manipulation machinery, now perfected with artificial intelligence tools and modern propaganda techniques. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:31:30 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fake news, defamation, and the danger of unethical politics - Antonio Santos</media:keywords>
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        <title>PORTUGAL: NEW LAW ON FOREIGNERS CLOSES DOOR TO CAPEVERDEANS</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/portugal-new-foreign-law-closes-door-to-caboverdians</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/portugal-new-foreign-law-closes-door-to-caboverdians</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The new law on foreigners in Portugal turns off the tap for those who wanted to obtain a work visa, making it more difficult for immigrants to enter the country. For some, this is positive news, but for many Cape Verdeans who have always dreamed of mobility, this law creates restrictions on access to new markets and new growth prospects. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:31:46 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>PORTUGAL: NEW LAW ON FOREIGNERS CLOSES DOOR TO CAPEVERDEANS</media:keywords>
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        <title>Praia: &amp;quot;Cape Verde is on the verge of populist attacks&amp;quot; by Adilson Valadares launched today</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/praia-cabo-verde-esta-na-iminencia-de-ataques-populistas-de-adilson-valadares-lancado-today</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/praia-cabo-verde-esta-na-iminencia-de-ataques-populistas-de-adilson-valadares-lancado-today</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The title of the book by jurist Adilson Valadares, &quot;National Populism, A Threat to the Liberal and Democratic Constitution of 1992&quot;, to be presented today, Friday 24th, at 6pm, sums up the author&#039;s intentions: to identify and present the characteristics of what he calls &quot;National Populism&quot;, the way in which it can obliterate rights, freedoms and guarantees, and the means available in Cape Verde&#039;s Constitution to combat it. The work will have three volumes. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 03:52:18 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Praia: &quot;Cape Verde is on the verge of populist attacks&quot; by Adilson Valadares launched today</media:keywords>
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        <title>The system simply failed &amp; Antonio Varela</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-system-simply-failed-antonio-varela</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-system-simply-failed-antonio-varela</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ As many of you may have noticed, I have been absent from my usual comments on the serious shortcomings of the health system in Cape Verde. For a while, I decided to step back, listen, reflect and believe that, perhaps, things might finally start to improve. But what I&#039;m witnessing now is more than disappointing - it&#039;s absolutely ridiculous and deeply unacceptable. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:44:34 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The system simply failed - Antonio Varela</media:keywords>
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        <title>Between Moderation and Adventurism: the Future of Cape Verdean Democracy</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/between-moderation-and-adventurism-the-future-of-cabo-verdian-democracy</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/between-moderation-and-adventurism-the-future-of-cabo-verdian-democracy</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ There has been much discussion these days about the latest Afrobarometer survey, released in July, which suggests a declining trend in the MpD&#039;s voting potential. According to the data, only 40% of voters who approve of the government said they would vote for the party if elections were held at that time, while 7% of those who disapprove said they would still vote for it. Based on these figures, some commentators are quick to conclude that the MpD is heading for certain defeat in 2026, with an almost inevitable victory for the PAICV. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:03:31 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Between Moderation and Adventurism: the Future of Cape Verdean Democracy</media:keywords>
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        <title>Survival mode &amp; Warning to sailors!</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/modus-survivencia-aviso-a-navigation</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/modus-survivencia-aviso-a-navigation</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ As the legislative elections approach, an old instinct reawakens in Cape Verdean politics: &quot;Modus Sobrevivência&quot;. This is the phase in which many politicians, especially MPs, frantically scramble to secure a place on the lists and save the perks of office. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 03:50:58 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Survival mode - Warning to sailors!</media:keywords>
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        <title>&amp;quot;Democracy is not a joke&amp;quot;: harsh criticism of Cape Verde&amp;apos;s transport system</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/democracy-in-the-straw-hardly-criticizes-the-transport-system-in-cape-green</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/democracy-in-the-straw-hardly-criticizes-the-transport-system-in-cape-green</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ António Varela, a Cape Verdean (Brava Island) citizen living in the USA, this week launched a blistering critique of the current state of the country&#039;s transportation system, accusing the authorities of trying to make up for reality with speeches that don&#039;t correspond to the day-to-day lives of the population. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:30:11 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>&quot;Democracy is not a joke&quot;: Harsh criticism of Cape Verde&#039;s transport system</media:keywords>
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        <title>THE TACV COMEDY &amp; By Antonio Varela</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-tacv-comedy-by-antonio-varela</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-tacv-comedy-by-antonio-varela</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde is a country where the hospitals barely function, the boats don&#039;t run, and the people pray for international aid whenever it rains too much - and yet someone thought: ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 05:59:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>THE TACV COMEDY - By Antonio Varela</media:keywords>
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        <title>TACV: 14 months lost &amp; The appointment and fall of Pedro Barros exposes the strategic bankruptcy of the government..., once again !</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/tacv-14-months-lost-to-nomination-and-fall-of-pedro-barros-exposes-the-strategic-failure-of-the-government-once-again</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/tacv-14-months-lost-to-nomination-and-fall-of-pedro-barros-exposes-the-strategic-failure-of-the-government-once-again</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Fourteen months after his appointment as Chairman of the Board of Directors of TACV, Pedro Barros, Don &quot;Cacuto&quot;, is stepping down, leaving yet another trail of missed opportunities, worsening operations and financial strain. His entry was announced in June 2024 under the political patronage of the &quot;powerful&quot; MF-VPM (always him!) guaranteeing and highlighting the experience, talent and skills needed to lead the restructuring of TACV! The outcome confirms what we have all realized for some time: the problem is not just who occupies the post, it is the governance model that the government has imposed on the company and the sector: politicized, opaque, without accountability and alien to the technical discipline of air transport! ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:44:12 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>TACV: 14 months lost - The appointment and fall of Pedro Barros exposes the strategic bankruptcy of the government..., once again !</media:keywords>
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        <title>Between wastefulness and fun maneuvers</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/between-waste-and-diversion-maneuvers</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/between-waste-and-diversion-maneuvers</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In the midst of the emergency crisis in São Vicente, when the country and the world are mobilizing to support the population, the government wants to squander 150,000 escudos on a monument, at the expense of taxpayers, while at the same time promoting diversionary maneuvers to distract the public&#039;s attention from the essentials, such as the scandalous contracts with foreign private companies and the smokescreen over the scandal of the purchase of shares in Caixa Económica, all watered down with the partisan-extremist discourse of a supposed &quot;communist danger&quot;... ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:22:41 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Between wastefulness and fun maneuvers</media:keywords>
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        <title>Traditional fundraising models at Balls have proven to be outdated</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/traditional models of raft fund banking are demonstrably outdated</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, August 30, 2025 (Bravanews) - In the Braven community in the United States of America, debate is growing about the effectiveness and relevance of traditional fundraising activities, especially those centered on dances and closed events. Although they have been part of the community culture for decades, many residents and observers consider this model to be outdated, especially in a context where more than 80% of revenues end up going to pay costs, leaving little for the social objectives they set out to achieve. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 16:08:11 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Traditional fundraising models at Balls have proven to be outdated</media:keywords>
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        <title>Our nation has always had shady deals and hidden transactions &amp; Antonio Varela</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/our-notion-there-were-always-dark-businesses-and-hidden-transactions-antonio-varela</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/our-notion-there-were-always-dark-businesses-and-hidden-transactions-antonio-varela</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ People, please - let&#039;s not be blinded. This is not a question of parties or ideologies. It&#039;s a question of truth and collective conscience. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:12:37 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Our nation has always had shady deals and hidden transactions - Antonio Varela</media:keywords>
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        <title>Maria Graça: Fogo&amp;Brava. Regionalize to Include</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/maria-graca-fogobrava-regionalize-to-include</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/maria-graca-fogobrava-regionalize-to-include</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The sea is our great highway, and our lives pass through its ports. For Brava, Cape Verde&#039;s smallest island without an airport, Furna Port is not just a geographical point: it&#039;s the gateway to goods, services, healthcare, education, opportunities and development. Just opposite, in Fogo, Vale dos Cavaleiros is the node that keeps this relationship alive. Between the two islands, the sea is a social and economic corridor that must not be held hostage to breakdowns, improvisations and disconnected agendas. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:33:12 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Maria Graça: Fogo-Brava. Regionalize to Include</media:keywords>
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        <title>PRAIA CHAMBER SELLS BABILÔNIA &amp; HERITAGE OF THE STATE OF CAPE VERDE &amp; THROUGH A SHADOWY DEAL! &amp; Article by Maika Lobo</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/beach-camera-sells-babylon-heritage-of-the-state-of-cape-verde-through-an-obscure-business-article-by-maika-lobo</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/beach-camera-sells-babylon-heritage-of-the-state-of-cape-verde-through-an-obscure-business-article-by-maika-lobo</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The city of Praia is once again the scene of a large-scale real estate controversy. The City Council, led by Mayor Francisco Carvalho, has reportedly finalized the sale of the iconic Babilónia housing complex, located in the upscale Prainha neighborhood, to a private foreign construction company. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 14:49:12 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>PRAIA CHAMBER SELLS BABILÔNIA - HERITAGE OF THE STATE OF CAPE VERDE - THROUGH A SHADOWY DEAL! - Article by Maika Lobo</media:keywords>
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        <title>Zero multiplied by zero will never be anything other than zero &amp; Antonio Varela</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/zero-multiplied-by-zero-will-never-be-another-thing-unless-zero-antonio-varela</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/zero-multiplied-by-zero-will-never-be-another-thing-unless-zero-antonio-varela</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ What bothers me most about Cape Verdean politics is not just the flaws - it&#039;s the defenders of those flaws. They act as if they were blind, deaf or simply disconnected from reality. What should be serious governance has become nothing more than a comedy - a soap opera disguised as leadership. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:58:04 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Zero multiplied by zero will never be anything other than zero - Antonio Varela</media:keywords>
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        <title>THE TRAGEDY IN SÃO VICENTE: AVOIDABLE DEATHS AND THE SILENCE OF POWER!</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-tragedy-in-sao-vicente-avoidable-deaths-and-the-silencing-of-power</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-tragedy-in-sao-vicente-avoidable-deaths-and-the-silencing-of-power</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The torrential rains that recently devastated the island of São Vicente left a trail of destruction: almost a dozen dead and missing, hundreds homeless and thousands of escudos in material damage. In addition to the natural tragedy, the catastrophe exposed an old wound: the negligence of public authorities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 08:02:01 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>THE TRAGEDY IN SÃO VICENTE: AVOIDABLE DEATHS AND THE SILENCE OF POWER!</media:keywords>
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        <title>TACV: The Fetish that Drains Lives and Buries Cape Verde&amp;apos;s Future</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/tacv-the-fetish-that-drains-life-and-enters-the-future-of-cabo-verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/tacv-the-fetish-that-drains-life-and-enters-the-future-of-cabo-verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ ANOTHER ENDORSEMENT IN THE MIDST OF DISASTER !
In a country in mourning, with São Vicente still mourning its dead, looking for its missing; with displaced people and families who have lost everything after a tragedy announced by the mismanagement of the territory and the lack of planning, the Government once again commits (three days after the tragedy) an immorality that hurts the national conscience: it authorizes yet another guarantee for TACV, worth 450 million escudos! ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:57:26 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>TACV: The Fetish that Drains Lives and Buries Cape Verde&#039;s Future</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde deserves better than this comedy of errors &amp; Antonio Varela</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde deserves-better-than-this-antonio-varela-comedy-of-errors</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde deserves-better-than-this-antonio-varela-comedy-of-errors</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde is being dragged through a constant comedy of errors, one disaster after another, all aggravated by poor leadership and mismanagement. We have lived through too many examples to pretend otherwise. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:33:19 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde deserves better than this comedy of errors - Antonio Varela</media:keywords>
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        <title>The PAICV will not win the elections, but the MpD will lose them, the dynamics of the scandal over the contract with Inter&amp;ilhas and the Prime Minister&amp;apos;s insistence on keeping Olavo Correia in the government.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-paicv-won't-win-the-elections-but-the-mpd-lost-the-dynamics-of-the-inter-island-contract-scandal-and-the-prime-minister's-insistence-on-keeping-olavo-correia-in-government</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-paicv-won't-win-the-elections-but-the-mpd-lost-the-dynamics-of-the-inter-island-contract-scandal-and-the-prime-minister's-insistence-on-keeping-olavo-correia-in-government</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verdean politics, traditionally marked by an alternation between the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV) and the Movement for Democracy (MpD), is going through a particularly complex time. In my analysis, in the light of recent events, it suggests a less predictable scenario than expected. It&#039;s an electoral dynamic in which the PAICV may not be guaranteed victory, but the MpD is in serious danger of losing it. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 06:05:05 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The PAICV will not win the elections, but the MpD will lose them, the dynamics of the scandal over the contract with Inter-ilhas and the Prime Minister&#039;s insistence on keeping Olavo Correia in the government.</media:keywords>
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        <title>We are so absorbed by the disasters of our political system &amp; Antonio Varela</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/we-are-absorbed-by-the-disasters-of-our-political-system-antonio-varela</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/we-are-absorbed-by-the-disasters-of-our-political-system-antonio-varela</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ We are so absorbed in the disasters of our political system that we forget to reflect on where we should be - and how far we are from our true potential.
We are a unique people. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:17:01 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>We are so absorbed by the disasters of our political system - Antonio Varela</media:keywords>
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        <title>Criminal professionals. The cap goes to whoever fits.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/criminals, the hood that fits them</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/criminals, the hood that fits them</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ There are fundamental principles that underpin any democratic government: transparency, institutional loyalty, and respect for collective deliberations. When one of these pillars is shaken, the entire political edifice trembles. Erode. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:44:18 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Criminal professionals. The cap goes to whoever fits.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Abraão Vicente claims to have shaken the “monopolistic logic” &amp; Any Delgado</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/abraao-vicente-claims-to-have-shaken-the-monopolistic-logic-any-delgado</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/abraao-vicente-claims-to-have-shaken-the-monopolistic-logic-any-delgado</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Abraão Vicente&#039;s positioning reveals institutional zeal and some merit in contractual adjustments, but it cannot dissociate itself from the fact that, under his tutelage, a structurally asymmetrical concession model was maintained, where maritime sovereignty and passenger interests were subordinated to a foreign operator. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:37:46 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Abraão Vicente claims to have shaken the “monopolistic logic” - Any Delgado</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde, a rainbow that must not be erased &amp; Antonio Varela</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde-an-iris-arch-that-should-not-be-erased-antonio-varela</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde-an-iris-arch-that-should-not-be-erased-antonio-varela</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ For years, some political figures in Cape Verde have been quietly and constantly trying to erase the vibrant rainbow that represents the true essence of our nation - especially on the island of Brava. They try to rewrite history in their own way, as if the diversity that formed us was a mistake to be corrected, an inconvenient part of the national narrative. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:07:48 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, a rainbow that must not be erased - Antonio Varela</media:keywords>
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        <title>I have become increasingly disillusioned with the leadership of Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva &amp; Antonio Varela</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/i've been feeling more and more disillusioned with the leadership of prime minister-ulisses-correia-and-silva-antonio-varela</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/i've been feeling more and more disillusioned with the leadership of prime minister-ulisses-correia-and-silva-antonio-varela</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ This evening, I had the opportunity to hear a speech by Janira Hopfeer Almada that left me deeply impressed.
In a political environment where, all too often, rhetoric takes precedence over content, her speech stood out as a rare and refreshing exception. It was a speech with backbone and substance - one that presented a clear and achievable vision for the future of Cape Verde. If there is an example of the kind of political discourse our country needs to adopt as we face the challenges of the 21st century, this is undoubtedly a strong candidate. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2025 04:44:14 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>I have become increasingly disillusioned with the leadership of Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva - Antonio Varela</media:keywords>
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        <title>Divided by the same cause &amp; The fragmentation of Brava support groups in the United States</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/divided-by-the-same-cause-the-fragmentation-of-brave-support-groups-in-the-united-states-of-america</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/divided-by-the-same-cause-the-fragmentation-of-brave-support-groups-in-the-united-states-of-america</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, August 1, 2025 (Bravanews) - In times of crisis, difficulties and collective challenges, unity is as valuable a resource as material support itself. However, among Brava emigrants living in the United States of America - one of the most active Cape Verdean diaspora communities - a phenomenon has been drawing attention: the proliferation of community groups with the common goal of helping the island of Brava, but which, paradoxically, remain disunited. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:44:55 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Divided by the same cause - The fragmentation of Brava support groups in the United States</media:keywords>
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        <title>Thanks and venting</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/thank-you-and vent</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/thank-you-and vent</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ On behalf of our family, I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported us since June 22, when our dear Adianela passed away. They were days of great pain, but the affection, messages, prayers and support of so many friends made all the difference. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:03:25 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Thanks and venting</media:keywords>
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        <title>Honestly, the TCV as it stands is no longer necessary!</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/sincerely-a-tcv-like-this-is-not-necessary</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/sincerely-a-tcv-like-this-is-not-necessary</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In all honesty, TCV (Televisão de Cabo Verde) is no longer necessary. The nation, both at home and in the diaspora, no longer needs it, because it has completely lost its public utility. It has become a comical litany, a theater without color, without plurality, full of lying slants and marked by burning stains from the past. And if it has lost its public usefulness, then it must, by the same logic, also lose its public resources. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:23:39 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Honestly, the TCV as it stands is no longer necessary!</media:keywords>
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        <title>CVInterilhas: Unacceptable disrespect for Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cvinterilhas-an-unacceptable-disrespect-for-the-brave</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cvinterilhas-an-unacceptable-disrespect-for-the-brave</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The patience of the island of Brava has run out. CVInterilhas has once again shown a shocking lack of word and commitment to the people of Brava, pushing the population into an abyss of inconvenience and frustration. The trips scheduled for this weekend have been shamelessly postponed until July 8, creating a scenario of unacceptable chaos, especially for those who have international flights scheduled to the USA on the same date. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:06:33 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>CVInterilhas: Unacceptable disrespect for Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>A Sincere Appeal for Honest Leadership and Constructive Dialogue</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/a-sincere-call-for-honest-leadership-and-constructive-dialogue</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/a-sincere-call-for-honest-leadership-and-constructive-dialogue</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Your Excellency the Prime Minister,
During your visit to the Cape Verdean diaspora in the New England region, I write to you not with ill intent, but with deep frustration and concern - feelings shared by many who feel increasingly disconnected from the promises made and the realities experienced. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 03:54:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>A Sincere Appeal for Honest Leadership and Constructive Dialogue</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde: 50 Years of Independence, Brava Feels the Weight of Time</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde-50-years-of-independence-brava-feels-the-weight-of-time</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde-50-years-of-independence-brava-feels-the-weight-of-time</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde is preparing to celebrate half a century of independence, a milestone that, for most of the islands, represents a journey of progress, development and nation-building. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:51:09 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde: 50 Years of Independence, Brava Feels the Weight of Time</media:keywords>
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        <title>Father of one of the Miss and Mister Brava 2025 contestants challenges the judges&amp;apos; decision</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/father-of-one-of-miss's-contestants-and-mister-brava-2025-challenges-the-decision-of-the-jury</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/father-of-one-of-miss's-contestants-and-mister-brava-2025-challenges-the-decision-of-the-jury</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ We have transcribed in full the text sent to Bravanews, so the opinion below is the responsibility of the author. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:28:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Father of one of the Miss and Mister Brava 2025 contestants challenges the judges&#039; decision</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde stand up &amp; By Any Delgado</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde-levante-te-por-any-delgado</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde-levante-te-por-any-delgado</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Today, I&#039;m not writing to you as a chronicler.I write to you as a daughter of the same soil, as the blood of the same homeland.I speak to you with my soul stripped bare and my heart on fire.Because this land, OUR LAND, needs each one of us to stand up and make ourselves heard. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:11:27 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde stand up - By Any Delgado</media:keywords>
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        <title>Until when will we accept this cycle of promises and forgetfulness &amp; Gilda da Luz</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/until-when-we-accept-this-cycle-of-promises-and-forgiveness-gilda-da-luz</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/until-when-we-accept-this-cycle-of-promises-and-forgiveness-gilda-da-luz</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ I don&#039;t write out of anger.
I write out of indignation.
An age-old indignation, but one that is renewed with every political cycle, every year, every month, every day, every party, every promise that turns out to be nothing more than paper. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:58:42 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Until when will we accept this cycle of promises and forgetfulness - Gilda da Luz</media:keywords>
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        <title>Ah Djabraba un ca negabo &amp; Any Delgado</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/ah-djabraba-un-ca-negabo-any-delgado</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/ah-djabraba-un-ca-negabo-any-delgado</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava is more than just an island; it is a living memory, unspoiled beauty, a reliquary of resistance. It was a strategic port in history, the starting point for our emigration to the United States and the birthplace of Eugénio Tavares, one of the mirrors of Cape Verdeanness. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:30:27 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Ah Djabraba un ca negabo - Any Delgado</media:keywords>
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        <title>It&amp;apos;s time to raise our voices &amp; Antonio Varela</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/it's time to raise our voices-antonio-varela</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/it's time to raise our voices-antonio-varela</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The time has come to raise our voices - loud and clear - and demand that Cape Verde&#039;s current leaders keep the promises they made when they asked for our vote. You were elected to represent our needs, our hopes and our vision of a nation where every citizen is respected and where democracy is more than just a nice word. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:18:48 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>It&#039;s time to raise our voices - Antonio Varela</media:keywords>
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        <title>THE IMMORALITY OF JUSTICE IN CAPE VERDE: A CORRUPT SYSTEM SUBMISSIVE TO THE EXECUTIVE!</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-immorality-of-justice-in-cabo-verde-a-corrupt-system-subject-to-executive-power</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-immorality-of-justice-in-cabo-verde-a-corrupt-system-subject-to-executive-power</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Justice in Cape Verde, far from being a pillar of democracy, is a shameful farce that drags on like a mirror of corruption and subordination to the interests of the executive. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 05:30:22 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>THE IMMORALITY OF JUSTICE IN CAPE VERDE: A CORRUPT SYSTEM SUBMISSIVE TO THE EXECUTIVE!</media:keywords>
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        <title>The patience of the people of Brava has run out &amp; Joao Paulo Silva</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-patience-of-the-beach-people-is-exhausted-joao-paulo-silva</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-patience-of-the-beach-people-is-exhausted-joao-paulo-silva</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The patience of the people of Brava has run out. Once again, we are confronted with the disastrous transport policy imposed by CVInterilhas, which continues to pummel our island and relegate it to an unacceptable state of abandonment. It&#039;s an outrage to see the shameless propaganda that tries to deceive us with the promise of &quot;ensuring connectivity at a time of celebration (Nhô San Djon Flag 2025)&quot;. This empty rhetoric is an insult to our intelligence, because the reality we live in is one of chronic isolation and constant instability in maritime transport. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 16:00:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The patience of the people of Brava has run out - Joao Paulo Silva</media:keywords>
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        <title>In 2016, Dr. UCS found a transport sector with problems, but also with solutions &amp; Sara Lopes</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/in-2016-the-dr-ucs-found-a-transport-sector-with-problems-but-also-with-solutions-sara-lopes</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/in-2016-the-dr-ucs-found-a-transport-sector-with-problems-but-also-with-solutions-sara-lopes</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ UCS has said that it will stabilize inter-island maritime transport with the ship that the government, through Enapor, has ordered to be built (I&#039;ll refrain from talking about this stupid option here). In other words, it&#039;s going to stabilize maritime transport in 2 to 3 years&#039; time, with a ship still on the drawing board. It&#039;s unbelievable that Cape Verde&#039;s PM, Dr. UCS, doesn&#039;t understand that in order to stabilize maritime transport, all he has to do is force the Concessionaire to comply with the contract that all Cape Verdeans pay for. A sign of exhaustion? And he has forgotten that the government&#039;s mandate ends in 2026. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 15:49:53 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>In 2016, Dr. UCS found a transport sector with problems, but also with solutions - Sara Lopes</media:keywords>
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        <title>A respected but unconvincing outcome</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/a respected-but-not-convincing outcome</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/a respected-but-not-convincing outcome</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Constitutional Court has decided: it has not accepted my request to challenge Francisco Carvalho&#039;s candidacy for the presidency of the PAICV. I welcome this decision with the serenity and respect of someone who believes in institutions and the importance of the rule of law. But I can&#039;t - and shouldn&#039;t - hide the fact that I remain unconvinced by the reasoning behind the decision. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 06:34:34 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>A respected but unconvincing outcome</media:keywords>
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        <title>The RCV against the right to information: an attack on democracy in parliament.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-rcv-against-the-right-to-information-an-attack-on-democracy-in-parliament</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-rcv-against-the-right-to-information-an-attack-on-democracy-in-parliament</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In a move that shames the public media and calls into question the foundations of the democratic rule of law, the management of RCV has decided - either of its own volition or under obscure pressure - to suspend the broadcasting of parliamentary proceedings. This is a serious, unacceptable decision, which directly harms the Cape Verdean people&#039;s right to information. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 16:24:08 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The RCV against the right to information: an attack on democracy in parliament.</media:keywords>
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        <title>In Cape Verde there will be no return to the past &amp; Jorge Carlos Fonseca</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/in-cabo-verde-there was no return to the past-jorge-carlos-fonseca</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/in-cabo-verde-there was no return to the past-jorge-carlos-fonseca</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In recent times, here on our side too, apologists for autocratic or even dictatorial solutions, praising and calling for coups, have emerged without any shame, stripped of any modesty.  Without subterfuge, they show themselves to be idolaters of despots and tyrants - sometimes proudly, almost in a professorial pose, other times, one or the other under the aureole of an expert, perhaps an intellectual &quot;in the know&quot;, even under the invocation of foundations supposedly based on history, culture or manipulating feelings and arguments of identity or of a serous nationalism. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 04:16:16 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>In Cape Verde there will be no return to the past - Jorge Carlos Fonseca</media:keywords>
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        <title>Do emigrant remittances and material support sustain or stifle the development of Ilha Brava?</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/migrant-shipments-and-materials-support-support-or-suffocate-the-development-of-the-brave-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/migrant-shipments-and-materials-support-support-or-suffocate-the-development-of-the-brave-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, April 10, 2025 (Bravanews) - For centuries, Ilha Brava has maintained an umbilical bond with its diaspora, with the financial and material remittances of emigrants appearing to be a fundamental pillar of its economy and the livelihood of many families. However, a crucial question is emerging in the public debate. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 05:02:01 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Do emigrant remittances and material support sustain or stifle the development of Ilha Brava?</media:keywords>
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        <title>WHY, IN RELATION TO A PAICV DEBT IN 2016, ARE THE ACCOUNTS SEIZED IN FEBRUARY 2025?</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/why-and-regarding-a-paicv-debt-in-2016-the-accounts-are-seized-in-february-2025</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/why-and-regarding-a-paicv-debt-in-2016-the-accounts-are-seized-in-february-2025</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ AND WHO WAS PART OF THE LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT OF THE PAICV, FROM 2016 TO 2021? I see this news, and I wonder why the PAICV Accounts were not seized until the end of May 2021, the date of my departure from the Leadership of the PAICV! It is now that I learned that, after all, one &quot;inherits&quot; Power, but one does not &quot;inherit&quot; the debts! Opportunistically! And conveniently! ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:35:31 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>WHY, IN RELATION TO A PAICV DEBT IN 2016, ARE THE ACCOUNTS SEIZED IN FEBRUARY 2025?</media:keywords>
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        <title>The self&amp;flagellation of the PAICV promoted by its General Secretary &amp; Deputy and General Coordinator of the PAICV&amp;apos;s militant database.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-self-flagellation-of-paicv-promoted-by-its-secretary-general-and-general-coordinator-of-the-data-base-of-militants-of-paicv</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-self-flagellation-of-paicv-promoted-by-its-secretary-general-and-general-coordinator-of-the-data-base-of-militants-of-paicv</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Today, as I write this post, Cape Verdeans in general and PAICV activists in particular are already in possession of information about the PAICV President who has just been elected, if the elections had not been contested by an activist who is the PAICV&#039;s Deputy Secretary General and the general coordinator of the PAICV&#039;s database. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:16:02 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The self-flagellation of the PAICV promoted by its General Secretary - Deputy and General Coordinator of the PAICV&#039;s militant database.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava in political turmoil, former President Francisco Tavares and the shadow of lost power,</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-in-ebulicao-politica-the-ex-president-francisco-tavares-and-the-shadow-of-lost-power</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-in-ebulicao-politica-the-ex-president-francisco-tavares-and-the-shadow-of-lost-power</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ (...)Text based on an analysis by Raul Spinola
The island of Brava, once a bastion of tranquillity, is now plunged into political turmoil, with the former mayor, Francisco Tavares, at the epicenter of the controversy. His apparent &quot;refusal&quot; to accept defeat in the last elections has sent shockwaves through the community, raising questions about his influence and his true intentions. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:50:17 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava in political turmoil, former President Francisco Tavares and the shadow of lost power</media:keywords>
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        <title>0 POISONOUS AUTHORITARIANISM STRIKES AGAIN</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/0-sinful-authoritarianism-strikes-again</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/0-sinful-authoritarianism-strikes-again</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ As a first note, I will warn that, with a bulletproof vest for those who want me silenced and with the loss of the right to speak, I tell them that each one will have their revenge in their own time and my first condition, before any other belonging, is to be a free man. By giving my opinion on the imbroglio of the “photo with Nuias Silva”, I will obviously be drawing attention to a practice that is not new and that, apparently, insists on muddying our way of doing politics. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:05:31 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>0 POISONOUS AUTHORITARIANISM STRIKES AGAIN</media:keywords>
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        <title>We&amp;apos;re at a dead end again</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/we're-again-in-a-because-there's-no-exit</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/we're-again-in-a-because-there's-no-exit</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ I read a post arguing that, just as the United States has elected people who tend to be populists and have no real political experience and little culture of institutions, Cape Verde can do the same without any worries. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:03:22 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>We&#039;re at a dead end again</media:keywords>
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        <title>SHINE A LIGHT ON EVERYTHING! ON EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE CRIMES OF THE 31ST, WHOSE TRIAL IS ABOUT TO BEGIN!</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/shine a light on everything but the crimes of the 31st whose case is about to be tried</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/shine a light on everything but the crimes of the 31st whose case is about to be tried</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Without beating around the bush, I can say that I know JMN&#039;s political adventures and career almost as well as I know the palms of my hands. He may deny it, but he also knew a good part of my political career. We were close friends. We exchanged books and knowledge while our friendship reigned. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:50:54 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>SHINE A LIGHT ON EVERYTHING! ON EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE CRIMES OF THE 31ST, WHOSE TRIAL IS ABOUT TO BEGIN!</media:keywords>
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        <title>PAICV self&amp;flagellation in internal disputes that could risk 2026 mistakenly looking easy</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/self-flagellation-of-paicv-internal-disputes-that-can-risk-2026-erroneously-seeming-easy</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/self-flagellation-of-paicv-internal-disputes-that-can-risk-2026-erroneously-seeming-easy</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The internal turmoil behind the scenes of the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV) has intensified, resulting in an environment of political wear and tear that, if left unchecked, could seriously jeopardize the party&#039;s prospects in the 2026 elections. Between internal conflicts, power struggles and mutual accusations, the big question is whether the PAICV, with its historic political relevance in the country, will be able to overcome the internal challenges and remain competitive in the upcoming presidential and legislative elections. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:56:31 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>PAICV self-flagellation in internal disputes that could risk 2026 mistakenly looking easy</media:keywords>
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        <title>LEADERSHIP DISPUTES AND THE POLITICAL DEBATE</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/leadership disputes and the political debate</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/leadership disputes and the political debate</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Perhaps it&#039;s too much to ask, but I would nevertheless appeal to the various campaigners for the next elections to the leadership of the PAICV not to involve me in the party politics of that party, of which I was, for almost 15 years, President with great honor. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:36:56 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>LEADERSHIP DISPUTES AND THE POLITICAL DEBATE</media:keywords>
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        <title>Analysis and Reflection on &amp;quot;Hora di Bai &amp; Mornas e Coladeiras de Cabo Verde&amp;quot; &amp; Carlos Spinola</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/analysis-and-reflection-on-the-di-bai-warm-hours-and-green-cable-chairs-carlos-spinola</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/analysis-and-reflection-on-the-di-bai-warm-hours-and-green-cable-chairs-carlos-spinola</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The recent reading of the book Hora di Bai - Mornas e Coladeiras de Cabo Verde, published by the Capeverdean American Federation in 1973 and organized by Father José Maria de Sousa, C.S. SP, with a foreword by D. Belmira Nunes Miranda, gave rise to an important reflection on our language and identity. The book, a true relic of Cape Verde, represents a significant milestone in the understanding of the country&#039;s Creole culture and language. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:18:11 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Analysis and Reflection on &quot;Hora di Bai - Mornas e Coladeiras de Cabo Verde&quot; - Carlos Spinola</media:keywords>
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        <title>PAICV Leadership, Poll and Debate in Focus &amp; &amp;quot;In politics, it&amp;apos;s not enough to have a point of view, but also a field of vision,&amp;quot; Jean Carlos Sestrem</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/leadership-of-paicv-polling-and-debate-in-focus-on-politics-isn't-just-a-viewpoint-question-but-also-a-field-of-view-jean-carlos-sestrem</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/leadership-of-paicv-polling-and-debate-in-focus-on-politics-isn't-just-a-viewpoint-question-but-also-a-field-of-view-jean-carlos-sestrem</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The dispute for the leadership of the PAICV (African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde) has generated heated discussions and revealed some interesting differences between the candidates. The current political scenario has been marked by a curious episode involving candidate Nuias Silva, who at first vehemently opposed debates between the candidates for the party leadership and questioned the validity of an internal poll. However, what seemed to be a firm stance began to take a new direction when Nuias recently proposed holding a debate between the contenders. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:03:20 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>PAICV Leadership, Poll and Debate in Focus - &quot;In politics, it&#039;s not enough to have a point of view, but also a field of vision, &quot; Jean Carlos Sestrem</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Nails of Brava Island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-nails-of-brava-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-nails-of-brava-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Silence in Brava is not the absence of sound. It is raw material. An ingredient. Silence is cooked before they tell you that you are welcome. And even if they never tell you, you will lack nothing. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:02:11 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Nails of Brava Island</media:keywords>
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        <title>UCS under pressure and under fire, the dilemma of government remodeling in Cape Verde (text prepared based on an analysis by Cecilio Cabral)</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/ucs-under-pressure-and-under-crossfire-the-dilemma-of-government-remodeling-in-cape-verde-text-prepared-from-an-analysis-by-cecilio-cabral</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/ucs-under-pressure-and-under-crossfire-the-dilemma-of-government-remodeling-in-cape-verde-text-prepared-from-an-analysis-by-cecilio-cabral</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Ulisses Correia e Silva and the MpD System: The game of political forces and tensions that can redefine the country&#039;s future ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2025 02:02:15 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>UCS under pressure and under fire, the dilemma of government remodeling in Cape Verde (text prepared based on an analysis by Cecilio Cabral)</media:keywords>
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        <title>HUNT FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN BOSTON AND IN THE COUNTRY!</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/hunting-illegal-immigrants-in-boston-and-the-country</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/hunting-illegal-immigrants-in-boston-and-the-country</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ One estimate is that there are 11.7 million illegal immigrants in the United States. However, ironically, the immigration service currently has a budget to detain about 41,000 people. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:56:37 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>HUNT FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN BOSTON AND IN THE COUNTRY!</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava and the ongoing wait for the promised New Health Center</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-and-the-wait-continues-for-the-promised-new-health-center</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-and-the-wait-continues-for-the-promised-new-health-center</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, January 23, 2025 (Bravanews) - The promise of a new Health Center on Brava Island, one of the most deprived regions in the country, continues to be a hope eagerly awaited by local residents. The announcement of the construction of the new infrastructure was made with great anticipation, with the Government stating that the works would begin by the end of 2024. However, after the launch of the public tender in October last year, silence has been the predominant tone and, to date, nothing has been accomplished. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 02:06:32 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava and the ongoing wait for the promised New Health Center</media:keywords>
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        <title>THE DUTY OF SILENCE by Maika Lobo</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-duty-of-silence-by-maika-lobo</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-duty-of-silence-by-maika-lobo</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Many times, certain journalists adopt the stance of offended virgins, criticizing people or institutions and thinking that those being criticized have the duty to remain silent and quiet, otherwise they are not democrats. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 04:55:17 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>THE DUTY OF SILENCE by Maika Lobo</media:keywords>
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        <title>VEIGA CRITICIZES CARVALHO ON THE ISSUE OF DEMOCRACY AND LACK OF COMMITMENT TO THE BEACH</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/veiga-criticizes-carvalho-on-the-issue-of-democracy-and-lack-of-commitment-to-the-beach</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/veiga-criticizes-carvalho-on-the-issue-of-democracy-and-lack-of-commitment-to-the-beach</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ I salute the reelected mayor of Praia for his decision to run for the leadership of the PAICV. In a democracy, it is a matter of honor to recognize one&amp;#39;s adversaries, especially those with a history linked to public causes. And when we look at the past, we cannot ignore the importance of the MpD and the Cape Verdean people in achieving full democracy. This victory does not belong to the PAICV, it was not achieved by the PAICV and it was not the will of the PAICV. I understand the desire to invoke this achievement, but history does not always sympathize with individual wills. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2025 01:27:07 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>VEIGA CRITICIZES CARVALHO ON THE ISSUE OF DEMOCRACY AND LACK OF COMMITMENT TO THE BEACH</media:keywords>
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        <title>The MpD in the Mirror of a Zoocratic Matrix: Hyperbolic Analysis of Post&amp;Electoral Contradictions and Enigmas</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-mpd-in-the-mirror-of-a-hyperbolic-zoocratic-matrix-analysis-of-post-electoral-contradictions-and-enigmas</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-mpd-in-the-mirror-of-a-hyperbolic-zoocratic-matrix-analysis-of-post-electoral-contradictions-and-enigmas</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The recent local elections in Cape Verde revealed a political reality that, in the aftermath of the results, could be metaphorically described as a jungle inhabited by political animals whose actions and inactions defy both logic and ethics. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 05:11:06 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The MpD in the Mirror of a Zoocratic Matrix: Hyperbolic Analysis of Post-Electoral Contradictions and Enigmas</media:keywords>
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        <title>POLITICAL DESERT STORMS!</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/political-desert-storms</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/political-desert-storms</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Like the dry fog that, these days, plagues Brava Island and other islands in the country, with the same, lesser or greater intensity, Francisco continues to use Facebook, in his ravings of a “bad loser”, instead of relaxing and reflecting on his future, which seems to be on the political path! ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2024 13:04:32 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>POLITICAL DESERT STORMS!</media:keywords>
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        <title>João Paulo Silva denies alliance with PAICV/Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/joao-paulo-silva-denies-alliance-with-paicvbrava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/joao-paulo-silva-denies-alliance-with-paicvbrava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In the last few hours, there has been a lot of speculation about a possible alliance between me and PAICV Brava, to make municipal management instruments viable, in various parts of the Island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:53:09 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>João Paulo Silva denies alliance with PAICV/Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>Opinion: Changes in Brava City Council, the victory of the people and the challenges for the future</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/opinion-change-in-the-brava-city-council-the-victory-of-the-people-and-the-challenges-for-the-future</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/opinion-change-in-the-brava-city-council-the-victory-of-the-people-and-the-challenges-for-the-future</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ It is with great pleasure that I come here to communicate something important that reflects the clear will of the people of our beloved island of Brava. As everyone knows, the municipal elections held on December 1st marked a new phase for our community, and the result is a reflection that, in the end, it is the people who decide, and in this case, the decision has already been made. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:13:11 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Opinion: Changes in Brava City Council, the victory of the people and the challenges for the future</media:keywords>
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        <title>Bill to modernize the organic law of the Bank of Cabo Verde, challenges and contradictions, an analysis by former Governor Carlos Burgo</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bill-proposal-to-modernize-the-organic-law-of-the-bank-of-cabo-verde-challenges-and-contradictions-an-analysis-by-former-governor-carlos-burgo</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/bill-proposal-to-modernize-the-organic-law-of-the-bank-of-cabo-verde-challenges-and-contradictions-an-analysis-by-former-governor-carlos-burgo</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Recently, access was gained to the proposal to update the Organic Law of the Bank of Cabo Verde (BCV), a document that aims to modernize the regulatory and operational framework of the Central Bank, which, for more than two decades, has remained without significant changes. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:58:52 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Bill to modernize the organic law of the Bank of Cabo Verde, challenges and contradictions, an analysis by former Governor Carlos Burgo</media:keywords>
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        <title>A Bravense&amp;apos;s Rant &amp; The reality of our island and the lack of development</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/outburst-of-a-Bravense-the-reality-of-our-island-and-the-lack-of-development</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/outburst-of-a-Bravense-the-reality-of-our-island-and-the-lack-of-development</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, November 27, 2024 (Bravanews) - In a message to Bravanews, a Brava resident in the parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte gave an X-ray of the island. Requesting anonymity, this young Brava resident began by saying that he feels extremely sad and does not understand what is happening to Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:18:43 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>A Bravense&#039;s Rant - The reality of our island and the lack of development</media:keywords>
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        <title>Vox Populi: Mayor has the role of pressuring the Government to advance crucial projects for the Island &amp; Augusto Laje</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/vox-populi-chamber-president-has-the-function-of-pressuring-the-government-to-advance-crucial-projects-for-augusto-laje-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/vox-populi-chamber-president-has-the-function-of-pressuring-the-government-to-advance-crucial-projects-for-augusto-laje-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In a comment on his social media, Augusto Laje, Portuguese and married to a woman from Brava, stated that the Mayor of Brava is a central figure responsible for the safety and health of the island&amp;#39;s population, highlighting the importance and need for effective management of political will for the advancement of local projects. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 08:33:52 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Vox Populi: Mayor has the role of pressuring the Government to advance crucial projects for the Island - Augusto Laje</media:keywords>
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        <title>The reality behind the promises, analysis of the situation on Brava Island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-reality-behind-the-promises-analysis-of-the-situation-on-brava-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-reality-behind-the-promises-analysis-of-the-situation-on-brava-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, 21 September 2024 (Bravanews) - In recent times, the island of Brava has been the target of a series of controversial information, often presented as absolute truths. Among the promises made by political figures, such as Francisco Tavares, there are ambitious projects that aim to transform the island&amp;#39;s infrastructure and services. However, it is essential to examine the veracity of this information and the reality on the ground. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:22:55 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The reality behind the promises, analysis of the situation on Brava Island</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Carvalho Ship, a pearl of the Cape Verdean Navy</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-carvalho-ship-a-pearl-of-the-cape-verdian-navy</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-carvalho-ship-a-pearl-of-the-cape-verdian-navy</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Carvalho Ship, an emblematic vessel in the maritime history of Cape Verde, was built in 1937 on the Island of Brava. Its construction marked the beginning of an important chapter in the connectivity between the islands of the archipelago. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 03:57:20 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Carvalho Ship, a pearl of the Cape Verdean Navy</media:keywords>
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        <title>Ulisses no longer governs or leads the party</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/ulisses-no-longer-governs-nor-leads-the-party</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/ulisses-no-longer-governs-nor-leads-the-party</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The leadership of the MpD Parliamentary Group resigned en masse, and Ulisses Correia e Silva, who is supposedly still the leader of the movement and head of government, has not responded to journalists and has not been accountable to Cape Verdeans on this issue that is the center of everyone&amp;#39;s attention. Will Ulisses Correia e Silva also resign? ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 03:33:28 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Ulisses no longer governs or leads the party</media:keywords>
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        <title>The drama of an island without a future, reflections on the lack of solutions and superficial enthusiasm</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-drama-of-an-island-without-a-future-reflections-on-the-lack-of-solutions-and-superficial-enthusiasm</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-drama-of-an-island-without-a-future-reflections-on-the-lack-of-solutions-and-superficial-enthusiasm</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ (...) In a scenario where progress is often measured by superficial indicators, there is a particularly revealing example of how an island that does not have an airport and faces structural difficulties can end up celebrating events that, at first glance, seem trivial. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:45:54 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The drama of an island without a future, reflections on the lack of solutions and superficial enthusiasm</media:keywords>
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        <title>RELATED PARTIES AND COMPANIES, by Napoleao Andrade</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/parties-and-related-companies-by-napoleao-andrade</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/parties-and-related-companies-by-napoleao-andrade</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ “Multipartyism” brought a new political reality to the country, marked by the plurality of ideas and the diversification of interests represented. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:21:05 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>RELATED PARTIES AND COMPANIES, by Napoleao Andrade</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Island &amp; The cautious beauty of a community on the fringes of criticism</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-island-the-cautious-beauty-of-a-community-on-the-margin-of-criticism</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-island-the-cautious-beauty-of-a-community-on-the-margin-of-criticism</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ (...) Brava Island, located at the southern tip of the Cape Verde archipelago, is known for its natural beauty and the strong cohesion of its community. However, behind the idyllic landscapes and peaceful life, there is a complex and difficult reality for many of its inhabitants. The social and political environment of the island is marked by a series of challenges, where freedom of expression is limited and criticism is discouraged. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:52:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Island - The cautious beauty of a community on the fringes of criticism</media:keywords>
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        <title>About the Social Diagnosis of Brava Island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/about-the-social-diagnosis-of-brava-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/about-the-social-diagnosis-of-brava-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ We need to understand that there is no way that current governments can do more. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:34:25 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>About the Social Diagnosis of Brava Island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Amandio Brito, A citizen candidacy, coming from civil society, headed by a natural leader who always fights for the common good</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/amandio-brito-a-citizen-candidacy-coming-from-civil-society-led-by-a-born-leader-who-always-fights-for-the-common-good</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/amandio-brito-a-citizen-candidacy-coming-from-civil-society-led-by-a-born-leader-who-always-fights-for-the-common-good</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ (...) In local politics, it is rare to see someone who stands up with the intention of uniting and embracing all the forces of the community, regardless of their ideologies or beliefs. Amandio Brito is one of these rare exceptions. His candidacy for the leadership of Brava Island emerges as an innovative and inclusive proposal, focused on collaboration and the development of the Brava community, without the influence of affiliations, activism or political/party sympathies. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2024 10:44:43 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Amandio Brito, A citizen candidacy, coming from civil society, headed by a natural leader who always fights for the common good</media:keywords>
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        <title>Tapume/Brava: A little corner of memories and longing, (Article based on a post by Eugênia Elrod)</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/tapumebrava-a-corner-of-longings-and-memories-article-made-from-a-post-by-eugenia-elrod-6670</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/tapumebrava-a-corner-of-longings-and-memories-article-made-from-a-post-by-eugenia-elrod-6670</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In every corner of our lives, there are places that hold the true meaning of the word &amp;quot;saudade&amp;quot;. Among these special places is Tapume, on Brava Island, a little corner of memories that takes us back to our fond childhood. For many, it is more than just a place on the map; it is a fragment of a time that will never return, but that remains alive in the memories and memories that we have built over the years. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2024 05:10:41 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Tapume/Brava: A little corner of memories and longing, (Article based on a post by Eugênia Elrod)</media:keywords>
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        <title>Strengthening transparency in public life, an essential task!</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/strengthening-transparency-in-public-life-an-important-task</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/strengthening-transparency-in-public-life-an-important-task</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Legislative Decree No. 2/95 of 20 June, which establishes the general regime for the organisation and activity of the central Public Administration, deals, in Chapter IV, with guarantees of impartiality (impediments and suspicion) and other situations of conflict of interests, which constitutes, in addition to other diplomas, the legislative architecture of transparency in the Public Administration. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2024 04:42:19 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Strengthening transparency in public life, an essential task!</media:keywords>
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        <title>Loyalty in the relationship between educational institutions and families &amp; A contemporary challenge</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/loyalty in the relationship between educational institutions and families is a contemporary challenge</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/loyalty in the relationship between educational institutions and families is a contemporary challenge</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In the world of educational institutions, loyalty and transparency are fundamental pillars that support the relationship of trust between parents and schools. However, in many situations, these principles can be compromised by disloyal behavior and lack of integrity. A clear example of this type of problem can be seen at the Crescer com Valores Educational Center, where the lack of character of some parents has caused great frustration and challenge. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 04:51:09 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Loyalty in the relationship between educational institutions and families - A contemporary challenge</media:keywords>
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        <title>THIS CONCERT OF EFFORTS TO WEAKEN THE INSTITUTION THAT IS THE PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC IS NOT INNOCENT!</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/This concerted concentration of efforts to weaken the institution that is the presidency of the republic is not innocent</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/This concerted concentration of efforts to weaken the institution that is the presidency of the republic is not innocent</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ It is unacceptable that, given the current situation in Cape Verde, the issue that should dominate the National Agenda is the IGF&amp;#39;s recommendation to order the reinstatement of the amounts earned by the First Lady over the last two years! ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:47:54 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>THIS CONCERT OF EFFORTS TO WEAKEN THE INSTITUTION THAT IS THE PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC IS NOT INNOCENT!</media:keywords>
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        <title>The saga of Brava emigrants in the USA: The odyssey of returning to Brava Island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-saga-of-the-brava-emigrants-in-the-usa-the-odyssey-of-returning-to-brava-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-saga-of-the-brava-emigrants-in-the-usa-the-odyssey-of-returning-to-brava-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava Island, the smallest of the Cape Verde archipelagos, is a piece of land that holds within it the essence of its people and the longing of those who left in search of new opportunities. For many Brava emigrants, the desire to return to their homeland is a flame that never goes out. However, the reality of visiting Brava is a true odyssey that involves multiple challenges and an exhausting journey that begins long before setting foot on the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 17 Aug 2024 04:20:41 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The saga of Brava emigrants in the USA: The odyssey of returning to Brava Island</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Responsibility of Municipal Councils in Fighting Fires: A Brief Look at the Situation in Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-responsibility-of-city-councils-in-fighting-fires-a-brief-look-at-the-situation-in-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-responsibility-of-city-councils-in-fighting-fires-a-brief-look-at-the-situation-in-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The issue of fires is one of the most critical challenges facing communities, especially in vulnerable areas such as Brava. The increase in the number of fires on the island has generated deep concerns among residents and local authorities. In this context, it is essential to clarify a crucial aspect of emergency management: the responsibility for fighting fires lies directly with the local councils, as stipulated by current legislation. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:39:35 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Responsibility of Municipal Councils in Fighting Fires: A Brief Look at the Situation in Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>Is the maintenance of the Brava Primary Schools the responsibility of the Brava City Council? The case of the Nossa Senhora School and the situation of the Sena Barcelos School in Nova Sintra</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-maintenance-of-basic-education-schools-of-brava-is-or-not-the-responsibility-of-the-municipal-council-of-brava-the-case-of-the-school-of-our-senior- what-is-the-situation-of-the-sena-barcelos-school-in-nova-sintra</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-maintenance-of-basic-education-schools-of-brava-is-or-not-the-responsibility-of-the-municipal-council-of-brava-the-case-of-the-school-of-our-senior- what-is-the-situation-of-the-sena-barcelos-school-in-nova-sintra</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The maintenance of basic schools in Brava is, in fact, a responsibility of the Brava City Council, as stipulated by Law nº 134/IV/1995, of 3 July. This article will explore in detail how the legislation addresses this issue and the impact of this responsibility on educational management in Cape Verde, but the article is interested in the cases on Brava Island, namely Escola Básica de Nossa Senhora do Monte and Escola Sena Barcelos. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:01:47 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Is the maintenance of Brava&amp;#39;s Basic Education Schools the responsibility of the Brava City Council or not? The case of Escola de Nossa Senhora and the situation of Escola Sena Barcelos in Nova Sintra</media:keywords>
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        <title>Condemned to slow death, the Nossa Senhora do Monte school cries alone without anyone to help it</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/condemned-to-a-slow-death-the-school-of-our-lady-of-the-mountain-cries-alone-without-anyone-to-help-her</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/condemned-to-a-slow-death-the-school-of-our-lady-of-the-mountain-cries-alone-without-anyone-to-help-her</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In the small village of Nossa Senhora do Monte, a cry of despair echoes through its silent streets. The central school, affectionately known as &amp;quot;Scolona&amp;quot;, is a poignant symbol of the neglect and lack of action by those responsible for education and local infrastructure. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:50:28 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Condemned to slow death, the Nossa Senhora do Monte school cries alone without anyone to help it</media:keywords>
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        <title>Governing IS NOT making roads, a merely instrumental activity.&amp;amp;quot;</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/governing-is-not-making-roads-merely-instrumental-activity</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/governing-is-not-making-roads-merely-instrumental-activity</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Prime Minister is not a simple contractor, we believe. This was, moreover, the model of Oliveira Salazar, the old dictator of the Portuguese Estado Novo, known, at the time, as the great architect of &amp;quot;public works&amp;quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:33:23 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Governing IS NOT making roads, a merely instrumental activity.&amp;quot;</media:keywords>
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        <title>The ideal factor that could lead the MpD to lose the Brava City Council: lack of transparency, nepotism and favoritism</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-ideal-factor-that-can-lead-the-MPD-to-lose-the-city-chamber-of-brava-lack-of-transparency-nepotism-and-favoritism</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-ideal-factor-that-can-lead-the-MPD-to-lose-the-city-chamber-of-brava-lack-of-transparency-nepotism-and-favoritism</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The political scenario in Cape Verde, especially in the Brava City Council, presents a picture of increasing complexity and discontent. The Movement for Democracy (MpD), the party that has dominated local politics, faces a significant challenge that could result in the loss of its control over the city council. This article explores the factors that could contribute to this possible change, with a special focus on the accusations of lack of transparency, nepotism and favoritism that have emerged in recent times. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:01:45 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The ideal factor that could lead the MpD to lose the Brava City Council: lack of transparency, nepotism and favoritism</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Island: 49 years of stagnation and lack of direction, clearly aimless and without goals</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/island-brava-49-years-of-stagnation-and-lack-of-direction-clearly-without-aim-and-goals</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/island-brava-49-years-of-stagnation-and-lack-of-direction-clearly-without-aim-and-goals</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava Island, located in the extreme south of the Cape Verde archipelago, is one of the smallest and most isolated of the islands that make up the country. Known for its natural beauty and unique characteristics, Brava Island faces a significant challenge: 49 years without a clear direction and without defined goals for its development. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 2024 06:03:41 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Island: 49 years of stagnation and lack of direction, clearly aimless and without goals</media:keywords>
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        <title>Júlio Correia acts in a way that publicly harms PAICV</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/julio-correia-acts-in-a-way-to-publicly-hurt-the-paicv</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/julio-correia-acts-in-a-way-to-publicly-hurt-the-paicv</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Júlio Correia acts in a way that publicly hurts the PAICV, and the impression that remains is that he is intentionally trying to destroy something that he helped build, in a kind of “they won’t benefit from my sweat”. His recent actions show a retaliatory stance that damages the party&amp;#39;s image and undermines the people&amp;#39;s trust in PAICV. He is causing the PAICV to lose credibility, further accentuating the crisis of trust that was already significant. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2024 15:19:42 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Júlio Correia acts in a way that publicly harms PAICV</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava/Autárquicas 2024: Duel of giants, two visions and one destiny</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/braveautarquicas-2024-duel-of-giants-two-visions-and-one-destiny</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/braveautarquicas-2024-duel-of-giants-two-visions-and-one-destiny</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Introduction The political scenario of Ilha da Brava is about to be transformed by an electoral confrontation between two heavyweights: Francisco Tavares (MPD), current Mayor for the MPD, and Amandio Brito, newcomer to politics and candidate for PAICV. This article proposes to analyze the profiles, strategies and possible developments of this electoral dispute that promises to polarize public opinion on the island, being certain that this is a personal opinion and an external vision of someone who has been away from political affairs for some time. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:24:17 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava/Autárquicas 2024: Duel of giants, two visions and one destiny</media:keywords>
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        <title>FRANCISCO CARVALHO IS A CASE STUDY</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/francisco-carvalho-and-a-case-study</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/francisco-carvalho-and-a-case-study</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The intervention of Francisco Carvalho (FC) on TCV&amp;#39;s “Point by Point” program yesterday suggests the following very worrying scenario: the electoral campaign for the municipal elections in November this year for the CMP will be the most tense and, most likely, the most violent ever. In fact, yesterday&amp;#39;s interview was the opening, albeit unofficial, of the FC campaign for these elections. He knew very well how to take advantage of prime time on national TV to open hostilities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 04:03:36 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>FRANCISCO CARVALHO IS A CASE STUDY</media:keywords>
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        <title>I listened to this Lord&amp;#39;s nonsense, at the Lisbon Tourism Exchange &amp; Manuel Rosa</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/I heard-this-man&#39;s-talks-on-the-Lisbon-manuel-rosa-tourism-exchange</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/I heard-this-man&#39;s-talks-on-the-Lisbon-manuel-rosa-tourism-exchange</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ I heard this gentleman&amp;#39;s “nonsense” at the Lisbon Tourism Exchange, in the middle of lunch hour!! Incoherent qb!! But for changing your opinions in such a short period of time. A few months ago, someone, who no longer wanted to be involved in this sensitive mess, told him to state categorically that the Tacv would never return to domestic flights!! ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 03:45:41 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>I listened to this Lord&amp;#39;s nonsense, at the Lisbon Tourism Exchange - Manuel Rosa</media:keywords>
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        <title>PRINCE OF THE REPUBLIC &amp; By Jose Maria Neves</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/prince-of-the-republic-by-jose-maria-neves</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/prince-of-the-republic-by-jose-maria-neves</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ I have always had great respect and admiration for President António Mascarenhas Monteiro, the first directly elected by the people, in times of democracy. If he were alive, he would be 80 years old today. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:30:08 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>PRINCE OF THE REPUBLIC - By Jose Maria Neves</media:keywords>
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        <title>Inter&amp;island air connectivity of contrails</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/air-connectivity-inter-trastas-islands</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/air-connectivity-inter-trastas-islands</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The TICV/Bestfly ATR72-600 is broken again, this time at Sal Airport. Today&amp;#39;s morning connections to S.Nicolau and S.Vicente are suspended and all inter-island air schedules are in the same situation. Passengers wait patiently. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:26:55 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Inter-island air connectivity of contrails</media:keywords>
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        <title>The dispersion of support groups on Ilha Brava, an obstacle to collective progress</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-dispersion-of-groups-supporting-the-brava-island-an-obstacle-to-collective-progress</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-dispersion-of-groups-supporting-the-brava-island-an-obstacle-to-collective-progress</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ (...) Ilha Brava, a small paradise in the Atlantic, is home to a united and resilient community. However, over the past 30 years, the proliferation of support groups with similar goals has been more of a source of division than cooperation. From Amidjabraba, through Grupo Tradição, through Amigos da Escola da Brava to Bravenses Unidos, the lack of coordination and collaboration between these groups has hampered efforts to resolve the challenges faced by the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:21:08 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The dispersion of support groups on Ilha Brava, an obstacle to collective progress</media:keywords>
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        <title>The frustrating dichotomy between the great power of achievement of the emigrants from Brava and the lack of desire to do great</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-frustrating-dichotomy-between-the-great-power-of-achievement-of-bravense-emigrants-and-the-lack-of-will-to-do-great</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-frustrating-dichotomy-between-the-great-power-of-achievement-of-bravense-emigrants-and-the-lack-of-will-to-do-great</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ (...) Emigration is a common phenomenon in many societies around the world, and Brava, a small island in the Cape Verde archipelago, is no exception. The people of Brave have a long history of emigration, mainly to the United States of America, in search of better opportunities in foreign lands. Many have found significant success in their ventures abroad, demonstrating a remarkable power of achievement. However, this achievement often contrasts with the apparent lack of desire to make major changes or investments on the island itself. This dichotomy between success abroad and local stagnation is a complex issue that deserves in-depth analysis. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:34:01 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The frustrating dichotomy between the great power of achievement of the emigrants from Brava and the lack of desire to do great</media:keywords>
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        <title>We insist on the idea that we must focus on what is yet to be done &amp; Jorge Carlos Fonseca</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/we insist-on-the-idea-that-we-should-concentrate-on-what-is-about-to-do-jorge-carlos-fonseca</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/we insist-on-the-idea-that-we-should-concentrate-on-what-is-about-to-do-jorge-carlos-fonseca</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ We insist on the idea that we must focus on what is yet to be done. There are those out there who are already starting to guess who Cape Verde&amp;#39;s opponent will be in the semi-finals, those who are already watching scenes from the final and who will win the cup, forgetting that the decisive thing is... beating South Africa , in the quarter-finals. We have to be prepared and well prepared for next Saturday&amp;#39;s match, study the opponent well, know their strengths and weaknesses, as only a good team gives Morocco two-nil, fourth in the last World Cup. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:11:32 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>We insist on the idea that we must focus on what is yet to be done - Jorge Carlos Fonseca</media:keywords>
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        <title>Debate on Identity: Cape Verdeans question their Africanness amid the CAN (African Confederation of Nations) sports celebration</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/debate-on-identity-Cape Verdeans-question-their-Africanity-amid-the-sports-celebration-of-the-can-frican-confederation-of-nations</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/debate-on-identity-Cape Verdeans-question-their-Africanity-amid-the-sports-celebration-of-the-can-frican-confederation-of-nations</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ (…)In the wake of the recent victories of the Cape Verde team at CAN 2023 and its passage to the round of 16, social networks in the archipelago are buzzing not only with celebration, but also with an intense debate about identity. With the country celebrating half a century of independence, the inhabitants of the island of Brava are immersed in heated discussions about the very essence of Africa. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:37:14 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Debate on Identity: Cape Verdeans question their Africanness amid the CAN (African Confederation of Nations) sports celebration</media:keywords>
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        <title>Perplexity... By Fausto do Rosario</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/perplexity-by-fausto-do-rosario</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/perplexity-by-fausto-do-rosario</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ I am definitely not part of the increasingly audible chorus of those who believe that this country and its services are going from bad to worse, with little or nothing left for us to drown in the swamp of complete mediocrity or, irreversibly, to crash. , on the precipice of complete chaos... ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:44:37 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Perplexity... By Fausto do Rosario</media:keywords>
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        <title>The politician, OLAVO CORREIA, who, in order to come to power, promised to put an end to the Avales</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-politician-olavo-correia-who-to-come-to-power-promised-to-end-the-avales</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-politician-olavo-correia-who-to-come-to-power-promised-to-end-the-avales</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The politician, OLAVO CORREIA, who, in order to come to power, promised to put an end to the Avales!! But until he leaves Power, he will continue, forced by gross errors in the economic planning sector, to provide guarantees that he knows perfectly well will never have any return. Instead of paying attention to domestic air transport, it wants to take a leap beyond its short legs. In the internationalization of a nano-company (which not even two wet-leasing aircraft can exploit), in a world of real sharks. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:41:03 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The politician, OLAVO CORREIA, who, in order to come to power, promised to put an end to the Avales</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde is not a country for amateurs: Ethical and legal challenges in politics &amp; A look at the case of the “professional” first lady</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-is-not-a-country-for-amateurs-ethical-and-legal-challenges-in-politics-a-look-at-the-case-of-the-professional-first-lady</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-is-not-a-country-for-amateurs-ethical-and-legal-challenges-in-politics-a-look-at-the-case-of-the-professional-first-lady</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde, an island nation off the northwest coast of Africa, is known for its rich culture, stunning landscapes and, unfortunately, persistent political challenges. Recently, a scandal came to light, putting ethics and legality in the Cape Verdean political environment into focus. The center of this controversy involves the First Lady, whose salary appears to be received illegally and immorally. However, it is crucial to highlight that this issue transcends the individual sphere and affects multiple parties, highlighting the urgency of a collective reflection on morality and legality in Cape Verdean politics. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2023 07:32:12 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde is not a country for amateurs: Ethical and legal challenges in politics - A look at the case of the “professional” first lady</media:keywords>
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        <title>The wars within the PAICV</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-wars-within-paicv</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-wars-within-paicv</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Gentlemen, resolve, for the good of your party and in defense of the interests of our fellow citizens, a consensual proposal that avoids these “internal struggles”. Therefore, they should internally advise Luís Pires to contain and accept a consensus and democratic proposal, without impositions for the good of the Party. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:13:05 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The wars within the PAICV</media:keywords>
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        <title>The importance of the maritime connection between Brava Island and Fogo Island &amp; A Boost for tourism, response to medical emergencies and free movement of people and goods</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-importance-of-the-maritime-connection-between-the-brava-island-and-fogo-island-a-boost-for-tourism-response-to-medical-emergencies-and-free-movement- of-people-and-goods</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-importance-of-the-maritime-connection-between-the-brava-island-and-fogo-island-a-boost-for-tourism-response-to-medical-emergencies-and-free-movement- of-people-and-goods</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde&amp;#39;s stunning islands are known for their natural beauty and rich culture, offering visitors a unique experience. However, connectivity between some islands is still a challenge, affecting crucial aspects such as tourism, response to medical emergencies and the mobility of goods and people. This article highlights the importance of the maritime link between Ilha Brava and Ilha do Fogo, exploring how this infrastructure can boost tourism, improve emergency medical services and facilitate free movement. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:35:39 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The importance of the maritime connection between Brava Island and Fogo Island - A Boost for tourism, response to medical emergencies and free movement of people and goods</media:keywords>
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        <title>The houses that marked the life of Eugénio Tavares on Brava Island &amp; A Nostalgic Look</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-houses-that-marked-the-life-of-eugenio-tavares-on-brava-island-a-nostalgic-look</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-houses-that-marked-the-life-of-eugenio-tavares-on-brava-island-a-nostalgic-look</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Eugénio Tavares, the renowned Cape Verdean poet, left an indelible mark not only on literature, but also on the homes that witnessed the different chapters of his life on Brava Island. Each residence, steeped in stories and memories, offers a unique glimpse of the man behind the words. Let&amp;#39;s explore the houses that shaped the trajectory of this literary icon. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Nov 2023 08:41:13 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The houses that marked the life of Eugénio Tavares on Brava Island - A Nostalgic Look</media:keywords>
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        <title>Scratch card &amp; Anyone with a battery&amp;powered flashlight can see if they contain prizes</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/scratch-card-anyone-with-a-battery-flashlight-can-see-them-contains-prizes</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/scratch-card-anyone-with-a-battery-flashlight-can-see-them-contains-prizes</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ My friends, a friend from Brava that Facebook found me, has been making this complaint for some time now, that the Red Cross &amp;quot;Scratch Cards&amp;quot; are full of cheats, which anyone with a battery-powered flashlight can see if they contain prizes, BEFORE they scratch them! ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:59:58 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Scratch card - Anyone with a battery-powered flashlight can see if they contain prizes</media:keywords>
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        <title>BRAVA ON THE RICHTER SCALE &amp; Marcos Rocha</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-on-the-richter-marcos-rocha-scale</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-on-the-richter-marcos-rocha-scale</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ It was on August 3, 2016 that the people of Brava were surprised by news of a possible volcanic eruption on the island, but precisely in the area of Cova da Joana and Achada Benfica whose population was evacuated to the cities of Nova and Sintra and housed in a school. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 01:57:04 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>BRAVA ON THE RICHTER SCALE - Marcos Rocha</media:keywords>
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        <title>Preserving educational heritage, a commitment to identity and history</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/conserving-educational-heritage-a-commitment-to-identity-and-history</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/conserving-educational-heritage-a-commitment-to-identity-and-history</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ …Neglecting educational heritage is, without a doubt, disregarding the essence of our history and cultural identity. Each educational institution, each technical and social milestone of education, are living testimonies of values and representation that shaped not only the past, but also the present and the future. Preserving these legacies is not just a matter of physical conservation, but a way of keeping the narrative and essence of our roots alive. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:24:16 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Preserving educational heritage, a commitment to identity and history</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde&amp;#39;s Chico&amp;Spertism &amp; Voted abstention because the resolution was partial.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-chico-espertismo-de-cabo-verde-voted-abstention-because-the-resolution-was-partial</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-chico-espertismo-de-cabo-verde-voted-abstention-because-the-resolution-was-partial</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ At CPLP level, the only country that was not partial was Cape Verde. At ECOWAS level, Cape Verde was also the only one that was not partial, because all the other countries present that voted in favor were partial. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 05:36:12 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde&amp;#39;s Chico-Spertism - Voted abstention because the resolution was partial.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Once again the Tacv &amp; always the Tacv &amp; without doing their homework first!!!</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/again-the-tacv-always-the-tacv-without-doing-their-homework-beforehand</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/again-the-tacv-always-the-tacv-without-doing-their-homework-beforehand</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ I reflected a little before making this post. Even giving benefits of doubt, I find it difficult to believe that these rumors happen. That there will be preliminary contacts for the possible acquisition, in leasing, of a Boeing princess! A 787 “Dreamliner”! ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:49:52 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Once again the Tacv - always the Tacv - without doing their homework first!!!</media:keywords>
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        <title>A strong name on television, radio, press and online media in Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/a-strong-name-in-television-radio-press-e-media-online-of-cape-verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/a-strong-name-in-television-radio-press-e-media-online-of-cape-verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A strong name in Cape Verde&amp;#39;s television, radio, press and online media, Valdir Alves dedicated his life to telling our community&amp;#39;s important stories with honesty and integrity. This year, he was inducted into the Cape Verdean Museum Hall of Fame and his portrait was placed on permanent display in our building in Pawtucket. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2023 12:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>A strong name on television, radio, press and online media in Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>CANDEIAS INSIDE &amp; Mario Matos</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/candeias-as-verses-mario-matos</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/candeias-as-verses-mario-matos</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Companies in the air and maritime transport sectors operate in the Cape Verdean market based on public policies defined by the Government. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:52:16 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>CANDEIAS INSIDE - Mario Matos</media:keywords>
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        <title>....so many curves in defiance of the boy protected by the barbaric saint.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/so-many-number-of-curves-in-challenge-to-the-boy-protected-by-the-santa-barbara</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/so-many-number-of-curves-in-challenge-to-the-boy-protected-by-the-santa-barbara</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ No one, not even in ancient Bithynia, believes that in the matrix womb, there in the port of the small island, there could have been ninety-nine twists and turns in defiance of the boy protected by the holy barbarian. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:57:52 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>....so many curves in defiance of the boy protected by the barbaric saint.</media:keywords>
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        <title>The challenge of citizenship and the waiting time on the Kriola Ship, what is the real connection?</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-challenge-of-citizenship-and-the-waiting-time-on-the-kriola-ship-what-is-the-real-connection</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-challenge-of-citizenship-and-the-waiting-time-on-the-kriola-ship-what-is-the-real-connection</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ At the port of Furna, a waiting scene unfolds on board the Ship Kriola, where passengers await departure to São Filipe. However, something that could be a simple wait turns into an intriguing reflection of our society and our understanding of citizenship. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Oct 2023 11:32:17 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The challenge of citizenship and the waiting time on the Kriola Ship, what is the real connection?</media:keywords>
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        <title>The shameful inaction of emigrants, former students, directors and teachers of the Escola de Nossa Senhora do Monte &amp; We must not wait for the State. Unity can make a difference.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-shameful-inaction-of-emigrants-former-students-directors-and-teachers-of-the-school-of-our-señora-do-mont-we-must-not-wait-for-the-state-the-unity-can- make the difference</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-shameful-inaction-of-emigrants-former-students-directors-and-teachers-of-the-school-of-our-señora-do-mont-we-must-not-wait-for-the-state-the-unity-can- make the difference</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Escola de Nossa Senhora do Monte, located in the parish of the same name, is an educational institution that has played a fundamental role in the training of generations of students. However, in recent years, the school has faced maintenance challenges. But the shameful inaction and criticism from those who do not know how the school maintenance system works in Cape Verde do not help, as they support the sole thesis of State intervention. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2023 10:50:50 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The shameful inaction of emigrants, former students, directors and teachers of the Escola de Nossa Senhora do Monte - We must not wait for the State. Unity can make a difference.</media:keywords>
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        <title>The lack of unity among Bravenses resulting in dispersion of resources, time and effort</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-lack-of-unity-among-bravenses-resulting-in-dispersion-of-resources-time-and-effort</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-lack-of-unity-among-bravenses-resulting-in-dispersion-of-resources-time-and-effort</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava Island, located in the Cape Verde archipelago, is known for its natural beauty and rich culture, but it also faces significant challenges such as a lack of resources and opportunities. A problem that has perpetuated these challenges is the lack of unity among Brazilians emigrated from the four corners of the world, which often manifests itself in the dispersion of resources, time and effort in a myriad of small groups and initiatives. This dispersion of resources has limited the effectiveness of the actions undertaken to transform the island. This article explores the impacts of this fragmentation and argues that consolidating efforts could generate more significant results. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Oct 2023 05:56:11 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The lack of unity among Bravenses resulting in dispersion of resources, time and effort</media:keywords>
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        <title>Vuca Pinheiro desserta on the Life and Work of Rodrigo Peres</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/vuca-pinheiro-dessert-about-life-and-work-of-rodrigo-peres</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/vuca-pinheiro-dessert-about-life-and-work-of-rodrigo-peres</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ During the SOCA organization&amp;#39;s presentation at the Capeverdean Museum in Pawtucket, I had the honor of giving a short talk about RODRIGO PERES... Here goes... ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 02:26:38 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Vuca Pinheiro desserta on the Life and Work of Rodrigo Peres</media:keywords>
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        <title>September 23, 1979… 44 years later… the memory that never leaves us. The paths to Freedom ALSO passed through here.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/23-Sep-1979-44-years-after-the-memory-that-doesn&#39;t-leave-us-here-the-paths-of-freedom-also-passed</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/23-Sep-1979-44-years-after-the-memory-that-doesn&#39;t-leave-us-here-the-paths-of-freedom-also-passed</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ - Today, September 23, 2015, 44 years later, I couldn&amp;#39;t help but remember September 23, 1979. On Brava Island, a bitter, sad, violent political event, which certainly left its mark on the time that followed. I have thought that we can and should forgive, but we cannot forget. Even for reasons that have to do with learning values, principles, with the relevance that we should give to deep feelings, such as gratitude towards others and with time itself that passes, perhaps too quickly, through our memory, through our our bodies, for our soul, for our pain. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 23 Sep 2023 06:50:14 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>September 23, 1979… 44 years later… the memory that never leaves us. The paths to Freedom ALSO passed through here.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Editorial: Paying players and the future of football on Ilha Brava: Mercenaries of the sport or deserving of a salary?</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/editorial-payment-of-players-and-the-future-of-football-on-the-brava-island-mercenaries-of-the-modality-or-deserving-of-a-salary</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/editorial-payment-of-players-and-the-future-of-football-on-the-brava-island-mercenaries-of-the-modality-or-deserving-of-a-salary</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Football is more than just a sport; it is a passion that unites communities, countries and even continents. On the small and picturesque Brava Island, football is no exception, and has played a fundamental role in the culture and identity of this Cape Verde island. However, there are pressing issues that need to be addressed regarding player pay and its impact on the future of local football. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:38:09 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Editorial: Paying players and the future of football on Ilha Brava: Mercenaries of the sport or deserving of a salary?</media:keywords>
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        <title>Editorial: The role of the Brava City Council in the development of the island and the excess of welfare, which generates low productivity and laziness.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/editorial-the-role-of-the-city-camara-da-brava-in-the-development-of-the-island-and-the-excess-of-welfare-which-generates-low-productivity-and-laziness</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/editorial-the-role-of-the-city-camara-da-brava-in-the-development-of-the-island-and-the-excess-of-welfare-which-generates-low-productivity-and-laziness</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The island of Brava, located in the Cape Verde archipelago, is known for its natural beauty, rich culture and welcoming community. However, in recent years, a worrying phenomenon has been observed that deserves our attention: excessive welfare and its influence on the island&amp;#39;s development. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2023 16:20:20 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Editorial: The role of the Brava City Council in the development of the island and the excess of welfare, which generates low productivity and laziness.</media:keywords>
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        <title>People from &amp;quot;Campo&amp;quot; or People from&amp;quot;Vila Nossa Senhora do Monte&amp;quot;? A critical look at the local reality</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/people-from-the-field-or-people-from-the-village-nos-hora-do-monte-a-critical-look-over-the-local-reality</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/people-from-the-field-or-people-from-the-village-nos-hora-do-monte-a-critical-look-over-the-local-reality</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ On Ilha da Brava, in Cape Verde, there is an issue that has long divided the population: the elevation of Nossa Senhora do Monte to the category of village. Although the Vila title was granted many years ago (2015), many local residents believe that this change was largely a formality, without providing significant improvements to the community. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2023 05:19:33 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>People from &amp;quot;Country&amp;quot; or People from &amp;quot;Vila Nossa Senhora do Monte&amp;quot;? A critical look at the local reality</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde Airports/Disgraceful! One day you are negotiating the concession on behalf of the State and the next day you are the president of the concessionaire?</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-airportsshameful-one-day-is-negotiating-the-concession-in-name-of-the-state-and-the-next-day-is-the-president-of-the-concessionaire</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-airportsshameful-one-day-is-negotiating-the-concession-in-name-of-the-state-and-the-next-day-is-the-president-of-the-concessionaire</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ If politicians are not able to remove this gentleman (Jorge Benchimol Duarte), the people, as the last reserve of morality in this country, must take to the streets to demand the departure of this gentleman from the PCE (President of the Executive Committee) of Cabo Verde Airports . Shame on you!!! By: Alcidades Lopes Graça* ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 20:11:22 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde Airports/Disgraceful! One day you are negotiating the concession on behalf of the State and the next day you are the president of the concessionaire?</media:keywords>
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        <title>THE STORY OF A SUSPENDED AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE, AN UNPRECEDENTED CASE IN CAPE VERDE&amp;#39;S AVIATION HISTORY!</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-history-of-a-suspended-airworthiness-certificate-an-unprecedented-case-in-the-aviation-history-of-cape-verde-</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-history-of-a-suspended-airworthiness-certificate-an-unprecedented-case-in-the-aviation-history-of-cape-verde-</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Mr MF-VPM knows that Administrator Sá Nogueira (also MTT Advisor, have you noticed the imbroglio?) that he placed there, it is his role to contribute with strategic insights and actively participate in discussions to help shape the carrier so that the performance of the it brings benefits to the State shareholder and not damages and bad reputation for the same. Mr. MF-VPM, Managers, Technicians, Inspectors, Auditors, Mr Administrator Sá Nogueira (MTT Advisor, do you see this imbroglio?)..., know (for some remember!!) that bad practices, complacency, compromise, temporization, non-conformities in air transport, in the field of operations and Safety, often result in deaths, homicides (settlements have already happened) and jail! And that today&amp;#39;s world is not that of the nineties! Can you sleep peacefully? ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2023 10:38:04 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>THE STORY OF A SUSPENDED AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE, AN UNPRECEDENTED CASE IN CAPE VERDE&amp;#39;S AVIATION HISTORY!</media:keywords>
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        <title>The reality of aggression by women against men: Addressing a social taboo</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-reality-of-women-attacks-on-men-addressing-a-social-taboo</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-reality-of-women-attacks-on-men-addressing-a-social-taboo</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The debate on domestic violence and emotional abuse has gained prominence in recent decades, highlighting the importance of recognizing and facing this problem that affects people of all ages, genders and sexual orientations. While most discussions focus on violence perpetrated by men against women, it is crucial to recognize that women can be perpetrators too and that some are not prepared to face this difficult conversation. In this article, we will explore the reality of aggression by women against men, considering the importance of approaching this topic in a sensitive and informed way. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:44:33 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The reality of aggression by women against men: Addressing a social taboo</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nossa Senhora do Monte &amp; Limited development in our Village &amp; Reflections on elevation and unfulfilled expectations</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/our-lady-of-the-mountain-limited-development-in-our-village-reflections-on-the-elevation-and-unfulfilled-expectations</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/our-lady-of-the-mountain-limited-development-in-our-village-reflections-on-the-elevation-and-unfulfilled-expectations</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Today, we celebrate the eighth anniversary of the elevation of our dear parish to the village, or rather, the Vila de Nossa Senhora do Monte. We remember with joy the moment we received this news, with hopes that this change would usher in a new era of development and opportunity for all of us. However, as time has moved on, it&amp;#39;s hard not to reflect on what has really changed and what still remains to be done. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:56:37 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nossa Senhora do Monte - Limited development in our Village - Reflections on elevation and unfulfilled expectations</media:keywords>
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        <title>Our Lady of Grace: 17 Years Ago When It All Began</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/our-lady-of-grace-17-years-ago-when-it-all-began</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/our-lady-of-grace-17-years-ago-when-it-all-began</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ 17 years ago, a group of fearless young people decided to embark on a journey that would change the way the community celebrates Nossa Senhora da Graça. With determination and good will, they launched the idea &amp;quot;Nossa Sra da Graça, a different way of celebrating&amp;quot;, with the aim of bringing a unique and innovative approach to the festivities in honor of Nossa Senhora da Graça ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:48:18 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Our Lady of Grace: 17 Years Ago When It All Began</media:keywords>
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        <title>Promoting Intermunicipal Cooperation for Development: A Look at the Presidents of the MPD Municipal Chambers</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/promoting-intermunicipal-cooperation-for-development-a-glance-over-the-presidents-of-the-mpd-municipal-chambers</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/promoting-intermunicipal-cooperation-for-development-a-glance-over-the-presidents-of-the-mpd-municipal-chambers</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The effective management of city councils plays a crucial role in local development and promoting the well-being of communities. The discussion about the need for an inclusive, impartial and cooperative approach in municipal administration is highlighted when we observe the situation of the presidents of the municipal chambers of the Movement for Democracy (MPD), starting with Brava. In this article, we will discuss the importance of inter-municipal collaboration and the possible contribution of Mr. Nuias Silva, from the municipal council of São Filipe, on the island of Fogo, to inspire other municipal leaders to work without discrimination, with a view to the well-being of all the populations. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:47:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Promoting Intermunicipal Cooperation for Development: A Look at the Presidents of the MPD Municipal Chambers</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nossa Senhora do Monte of yesteryear: memories of a time of prosperity and nostalgia</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/our-lady-of-the-hill-of-yesteryear-memories-of-a-time-of-prosperity-and-nostalgy</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/our-lady-of-the-hill-of-yesteryear-memories-of-a-time-of-prosperity-and-nostalgy</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Small communities possess a unique ability to forge close bonds and build a life that is intrinsically tied to their traditions. Nossa Senhora do Monte, a locality that was once a living example of this cohesion, experienced a golden era where services were plentiful and life was vibrant. When recalling this bygone era, where postal services, banks, commerce, municipal agency, conspicuous policing, and even a health post were part of the routine, we can feel a mixture of nostalgia and regret for the losses this community faced. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 05:30:51 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nossa Senhora do Monte of yesteryear: memories of a time of prosperity and nostalgia</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nossa Senhora do Monte of yore: memories of a time of prosperity and nostalgia</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/our-lady-of-the-mountain-once-memories-of-a-time-of-prosperity-and-nostalgia</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/our-lady-of-the-mountain-once-memories-of-a-time-of-prosperity-and-nostalgia</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Small communities have a unique ability to create close bonds and build a life that is intrinsically linked to their traditions. Nossa Senhora do Monte, a locality that was once a living example of this cohesion, experienced a golden age where services were plentiful and life vibrant. When remembering this past era, where the services of the post office, banks, commerce, municipal agency, ostensible policing and even a sanitary station were part of the routine, we can feel a mixture of nostalgia and regret for the losses that this community faced. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 05:25:47 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nossa Senhora do Monte of yore: memories of a time of prosperity and nostalgia</media:keywords>
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        <title>Ilha Brava, the age&amp;old question of transport or lack thereof, isolation, loss of population and systemic and chronic landlocking</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/island-brava-the-old-issue-of-transport-or-lack-of-the-isolation-the-population-loss-and-the-systemic-and-chronic-interlocking</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/island-brava-the-old-issue-of-transport-or-lack-of-the-isolation-the-population-loss-and-the-systemic-and-chronic-interlocking</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ the systemic and chronic landlocking….Isla Brava, a hidden treasure in the Cape Verdean archipelago, has been fighting for a long time against an invisible but powerful adversary: the lack of an adequate transport system. The inability to establish reliable sea and air transport connections has resulted in a detrimental isolation for the island. In addition, this lack contributes to the constant loss of population, economic gridlock and a noticeable delay in relation to other islands in the country. This article explores the many ramifications of this problem and the complexities surrounding the issue of transportation on Ilha Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 05:16:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Ilha Brava, the age-old question of transport or lack thereof, isolation, loss of population and systemic and chronic landlocking</media:keywords>
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        <title>GOVERNED BY CLOWNSHIP, IN CAPE VERDE, BUT WITH SCANDAL AND BLESSING</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/clowning-is-governed-in-cape-verde-but-with-scandals-and-blessing</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/clowning-is-governed-in-cape-verde-but-with-scandals-and-blessing</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ See, today, August 2, 2023, two scandals in the agency: (i) the announcement of the flight of young Cape Verdean pilgrims from WYD, in Lisbon and (ii) the expulsion of the former President of the AN and former Ombudsman, Engineer Espírito Santo, from the Panel of Analysts of the Jornal de Domingo Programme. Instead of the Government treating them with the Sense of State and responsibility that is expected, two clown rulers appear, in the circus that has become the country&amp;#39;s governance, distorting reality and treating us as useful idiots. These positions are sad and ridiculous, inasmuch as they shame decent citizens and cause them to be seen through the prism of these mediocre rulers who act “Sem djobi pa ladu pamodi és katá djobi spedju”. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 06:04:30 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>GOVERNED BY CLOWNSHIP, IN CAPE VERDE, BUT WITH SCANDAL AND BLESSING</media:keywords>
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        <title>History threatens to repeat itself, but with what nuances?</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/history-threatens-to-repeat-itself-with-more-than-nuances</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/history-threatens-to-repeat-itself-with-more-than-nuances</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In 1993, Cape Verde was resoundingly awakened by denunciations of faroonic spending and excesses at the Cape Verde embassy in Lisbon, under the command of a nicknamed &amp;#39;Ambassador Estrela&amp;#39;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 03:25:22 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>History threatens to repeat itself, but with what nuances?</media:keywords>
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        <title>Air operations at Cesária Évora airport: Is there an illuminated runway or not?</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/air-operations-at-airport-cesaria-evora-is-runway-lit-or-not</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/air-operations-at-airport-cesaria-evora-is-runway-lit-or-not</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In recent days there has been some controversy over the TACV/CVA air connections between S. Vicente and Lisbon (with a weekly connection), at a time when the operator has rented a second aircraft. About TAP, which has a daily connection on the same LIS-VXE route, there is nothing to say in operational terms. What happens then? There are no night flights because the runway is not lit (as some people at TACV, in the media and on social media suggest) or are there planning problems with the carrier? ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 03:20:24 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Air operations at Cesária Évora airport: Is there an illuminated runway or not?</media:keywords>
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        <title>Opinion: I am skeptical that this version of the company will wipe out the bad taste some of us have of the past</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/opinion-i-am-skeptical-that-this-version-of-the-company-will-wipe-out-the-bad-taste-some-of-us-have-of-the-past</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/opinion-i-am-skeptical-that-this-version-of-the-company-will-wipe-out-the-bad-taste-some-of-us-have-of-the-past</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cabo Verde Airlines/TACV has added another plane to make trips to Paris, Brazil and USA! No schedule or airport has been announced. Like many people in the US I am skeptical that this version of the company will wipe out the bad taste some of us have of the past. They didn&amp;#39;t refund many people. They were notorious for delays and cancellations without communicating! ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:37:51 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Opinion: I am skeptical that this version of the company will wipe out the bad taste some of us have of the past</media:keywords>
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        <title>Opinion: The non&amp;asphalting of the Estrada de Nossa Senhora do Monte on Ilha Brava to the detriment of other roads in Cape Verde, for example on the island of Sal, Calheta Sao Miguel, Sao Filipe, etc…</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/opinion-on-the-no-asphalting-of-the-road-of-nossa-senhora-do-monte-on-island-brava-to-the-detriment-of-other-roads-in-cape-verde-for-example-on- sal-island-calheta-sao-miguel-sao-filipe-etc</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/opinion-on-the-no-asphalting-of-the-road-of-nossa-senhora-do-monte-on-island-brava-to-the-detriment-of-other-roads-in-cape-verde-for-example-on- sal-island-calheta-sao-miguel-sao-filipe-etc</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde, an archipelago of natural and cultural beauty, faces significant challenges in developing infrastructure to improve mobility and access to essential services. The asphalting of roads is a crucial measure to boost economic growth, improve the quality of life of local communities and promote tourism. However, prioritizing certain roads over others can generate inequalities and discontent among populations. This opinion article will discuss the issue of not paving the Estrada de Nossa Senhora do Monte on Ilha Brava, reflecting on its possible consequences for the island and Cape Verdean society as a whole. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:10:19 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Opinion: The non-asphalting of the Estrada de Nossa Senhora do Monte on Ilha Brava to the detriment of other roads in Cape Verde, for example on the island of Sal, Calheta Sao Miguel, Sao Filipe, etc…</media:keywords>
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        <title>National Independence was worth it when the soul was not small</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/national-independence-was-worth-it-when-the-soul-was-not-small</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/national-independence-was-worth-it-when-the-soul-was-not-small</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The moment is, I believe, to demand new policies and new politicians for a new Cape Verde. This is the only way we can open up new horizons of expectations and create new opportunities for those who lack independence and democracy. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:00:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>National Independence was worth it when the soul was not small</media:keywords>
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        <title>Concerns about maritime safety: The case of the &amp;amp;quot;Chiquinho&amp;amp;quot; barge</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/concerns-with-maritime-safety-the-case-of-barca-chiquinho</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/concerns-with-maritime-safety-the-case-of-barca-chiquinho</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Manuel Rosa expresses his growing concern about maritime safety involving the &amp;quot;Chiquinho&amp;quot; barge. Despite the difficulties faced during the crossings of the channel, the use of only one engine has been neglected by the responsible authorities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:17:26 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Concerns about maritime safety: The case of the &amp;quot;Chiquinho&amp;quot; barge</media:keywords>
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        <title>House that should belong to the citizen but is no longer &amp; Manuel Rosa</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/house-which-should-be-of-the-citizen-but-is-no-manuel-rosa</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/house-which-should-be-of-the-citizen-but-is-no-manuel-rosa</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ It is impossible to remain calm and not think painfully about this country that is visibly receding when one falls into its administrative sector. Today I went to the “House that should belong to the citizen but no longer is” in Mindelo, ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:36:12 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>House, which, should, be, of, the, citizen, but, it, is, more, -, Manuel, Rosa</media:keywords>
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