Victor Saúde Maria (27 April 1939 – 25 October 1999) was a Bissau-Guinean politician. He was the country's first Foreign Minister (1974–1982) and then went on to be Prime Minister from 14 May 1982 until 10 March 1984, when he fled to Portugal after a power struggle with President João Bernardo Vieira fearing summary execution after hearing President Vieira accuse him of "High Treason".
| Victor Saúde Maria | |
|---|---|
 Victor Saúde Maria in 1980 | |
| 4th Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau | |
| In office 14 May 1982 – 10 March 1984 | |
| President | João Bernardo Vieira |
| Preceded by | João Bernardo Vieira |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Correia (1991) |
| Vice President of Guinea-Bissau | |
| In office 14 November 1980 – 10 March 1984 | |
| President | João Bernardo Vieira |
| Prime Minister | Vacant himself |
| Preceded by | João Bernardo Vieira |
| Succeeded by | First Vice President and Second Vice President established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 April 1939 Portuguese Guinea |
| Died | 25 October 1999(1999-10-25) (aged 60) Guinea-Bissau |
| Political party | PAIGC United Social Democratic Party |
Maria returned from exile in late 1990 and set up the United Social Democratic Party (PUSD) in 1992. He ran for President in 1994, placing seventh and receiving 2.07% of the vote. He led the PUSD until his assassination in 1999.
References
- Truhart, Peter (1996). International Directory of Foreign Ministers, 1589-1989: Supplement, 1945-1995. ISBN 9783598112768.
- Elections in Guinea-Bissau, African Elections Database.
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| Preceded byNone | Foreign Minister of Guinea-Bissau 1974–1982 |
Succeeded bySamba Lamine Mané |
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