Preceded by Alvaro Cunhal Name Carlos Carvalhas Children 2 sons Role Portuguese Politician | Occupation Politician Succeeded by Jeronimo de Sousa Profession Economist | |
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Full Name Carlos Alberto do Vale Gomes Carvalhas Born 9 November 1941 (age 82)
Sao Pedro do Sul, Portugal ( 1941-11-09 ) Political party Portuguese Communist Party Spouse(s) Maria Manuel Lopes Marques Leal Party Portuguese Communist Party | ||
Carlos Carvalhas: Produção, emprego, soberania. Libertar Portugal da submissão ao Euro
Carlos Alberto do Vale Gomes Carvalhas, (born in São Pedro do Sul, November 9, 1941) is a Portuguese economist and politician and former Secretary-General of the Portuguese Communist Party (1993–2004), succeeding the historical leader Álvaro Cunhal.
He was born to António José Bandeira Carvalhas and Esmeraldina do Céu Gomes Quaresma (b. Moldes, Arouca, 9 July 1917). His father António José Bandeira Carvalhas (Baiões, São Pedro do Sul, 22 April 1915 – 4 February 1999) was a businessman and owner of the warehouse Discomer that served as a food retailer for the local shops.
He has a deputy of the Assembly of the Republic for two time periods and was a candidate to the Portuguese presidency in 1991, where he received 635,373 votes (12.92%).
On October 5, 2004, he announced his intention to resign. He was replaced by Jerónimo de Sousa on November 27, 2004, at the 17th Congress of the PCP.
His late second cousin was married to the 3rd Viscount of São Pedro do Sul.