The approach of the election campaign and the healthy intention to deceive the people of Brava

According to the testimony, "we've already been duped too much and that's why nobody trusts us". This outburst sums up a perception widely shared by many Bravenses who see in the sudden changes of recent weeks signs of political opportunism - especially in a period marked by political disputes and growing pressure from the population regarding maritime transport.

Popular indignation gained momentum when, under the Presidency of the Republic on the island of Brava, the ship Kriola suddenly started calling at the Port of Furna four or five times a week. For many, this was a momentary relief - but also a cause for surprise.

The question that echoes in Bravense's opinion is clear and heartfelt. If it wasn't possible before to increase travel due to contractual limitations with CV Interilhas, how has it been possible now?

For years, the government has repeatedly stated that it had no control over the company due to the terms of the concession contract. The inability to reinforce the links to Brava - even in the face of protests, complaints, economic losses and humanitarian risks - has always been attributed to these legal limits.

So now, the sudden increase in maritime frequency raises legitimate suspicions and pertinent questions. Has the contract been changed? If so, why was there no public announcement? If not, then was it or was it not possible to reinforce the connections before?

The citizen's outburst also highlights what he describes as "a pilgrimage" of authorities to the island of Brava. President of the Republic, Members of the Government, members of the PAICV Parliamentary Group, technical teams on supposed service missions,

The presence alone would not be alarming. However, the fact that these visits coincide precisely with the increase in sea travel leaves many residents suspicious of the political intentions behind this "sudden attention".

Bravense sums up the popular sentiment with a common expression, "When the handout is so much, the poor are suspicious."

To add to his disquiet, the citizen ends with a question that has been circulating in national debates for years, "Who is the real owner of CV Interilhas?"

The confluence of interests, the opacity in the contract and the succession of episodes that leave the public without answers have fueled rumors, theses and suspicions about who really controls the operator's strategic decisions - especially those that most affect the island of Brava.

Bravenses - both inside and outside the country - have consistently called for a structural, continuous and transparent solution for maritime transportation. More than reinforced voyages during politically sensitive times, the island is calling for stable regularity, adequate and reliable ships, predictability, and clear communication about decisions that directly affect the lives of thousands of people.

The text sent by this Bravense citizen is not just an outburst. It is a reflection of a collective feeling of tiredness, disbelief and a demand for political responsibility.

Until answers are given, the question hangs in the air: what has really changed - the contract, the political will or just the political calendar?