Narana Coissoró, former CDS leader, diesPhoto by Igor Pericles on Pexels
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Narana Coissoró, former CDS leader, dies

Notícias de Coimbra29 August 2026 at 12:26

Narana Coissoró, former CDS leader and former Vice-President of the Assembly of the Republic, died this Saturday, at 94. The death was confirmed by party sources to the Portuguese news agency, without further details being revealed about the circumstances of his passing.

Coissoró was a historical figure of the Portuguese right, having led the CDS during a significant period of the country's political life. His political trajectory remained active for several decades, leaving a recognizable mark on the national political landscape.

The news of his passing comes at a time of mourning for the CDS, a party he helped shape and represented throughout his political career. The former leader leaves a legacy that will be remembered by his party colleagues and the political class in general.

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