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Guinea-Bissau: Erratic Sissoco Following Drug Seizure

The feelings of discouragement experienced by the supporters of USE in general, but especially among the mentioned dissidents, many of whom were key figures in their original parties (SOARES SAMBU, BOTCHE CANDÉ, SATU CAMARÁ, etc.), were exacerbated by facts and considerations that led to their stance being regarded as "strange".

The "benefits" with which USE rewards his supporters, including those in the Armed Forces and the so-called Presidential Guard (AM 1469), imply the existence of financial resources greater than what the State is believed to have at its disposal through its close relationship with the Minister of Finance, ILÍDIO VIEIRA TÉ. READ MORE