Narana Coissoró, historic CDS leader, has died
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Narana Coissoró, historic CDS leader, has died

Record29 August 2026 at 12:49

Narana Coissoró, historic CDS leader, died at the age of 94. The news of his death was widely reported, marking the end of an important figure in the history of the Portuguese political party.

Narana Coissoró was a prominent personality in CDS, the Portuguese centre-right party. His leadership over the years contributed to the political trajectory of the formation.

His death at the age of 94 represents the loss of an entire generation of political actors who shaped the party landscape in Portugal during the last decades of the 20th century.

The passing of Narana Coissoró constitutes a moment of reflection on the history of CDS and the role it played in Portuguese politics.

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