Narana Coissoró, former CDS member of parliament, has died
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Narana Coissoró, former CDS member of parliament, has died

Expresso29 August 2026 at 12:22

Narana Coissoró, former CDS member of parliament, has died at the age of 94. The news of his death was publicly announced, generating reactions across the Portuguese political landscape.

Narana Coissoró was vice-president of parliament, having held a prominent role in national political life throughout his career. His parliamentary trajectory was spent serving the CDS, the Portuguese right-wing party.

MEP Nuno Melo paid tribute to Narana Coissoró, highlighting that he dedicated his entire life to the public cause, underscoring his political commitment and service to the country over several decades.

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