Carmen Pereira (1937 – 4 June 2016) was a politician in Guinea-Bissau.
She served three days as Acting President in 1984. She was the first woman in this role in Africa and the only one in Guinea-Bissau's history. She had the shortest term as the Acting President, serving only three days in office.
Carmen Pereira | |
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President of Guinea-Bissau Acting | |
In office 14 May 1984 – 16 May 1984 | |
Prime Minister | Victor Saúde Maria |
Preceded by | João Bernardo Vieira |
Succeeded by | João Bernardo Vieira |
Personal details | |
Born | 1937 |
Died | 4 June 2016 (aged 78–79) |
Political party | African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde |
Pereira died in Bissau on 4 June 2016.
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