Carlos de Sao Vicente – a life at the service of Angola
The business success of São Vicente
It is legitimate to ask: if Carlos São Vicente was authorized to carry on the described activity and if he did so in an entirely legal manner; if it is demonstrated that the wealth accumulated in about 20 years was due to business opportunity, his own competence, and the favourable market circumstances; if the evidence in the file demonstrates the legality of these activities and the related proceeds; if, in short, Carlos São Vicente is innocent of the charges brought against him, why was he arrested? This is a story that will be told soon, but anyone who is not naive already knows the answer.
Statement by François Zimeray on the opening of the trial of Carlos Manuel de São Vicente
In view of the opening of the trial of Angolan businessman Carlos Manuel de São Vicente in Luanda, Angola, his human rights lawyer, François Zimeray, recalls the context in which the instruction was carried out and calls for Angolan justice to respect the rules of due process.
The problem of justice in Angola
When a person is suspected of having committed a crime, their guilt must be established in criminal proceedings. In this context, a number of fundamental principles and procedural rules must be respected in order to guarantee the right to a fair trial and the right to an effective defense. These principles and rules, which are […]
Carlos São Vicente’s case : The Rule of Non-Law
No democratic State is governed by the rule of law without respect for the fundamental rights and guarantees of its citizens. Democratic rule of law fails when the primacy of law is subordinated to interests unrelated to the attainment of justice. The rule of non-law is evident when the judicial institutions are subservient to the political power.
On Christmas Eve, Carlos Manuel de São Vicente is still illegally detained in Luanda, while he should have been released already one month ago. Meanwhile, his wife Irene Neto is in the hospital due to a severe Covid-19 infection and he cannot support her and be at her bedside. Angolan authorities must respect the law […]
de São Vicente: time limit for pre-trial detention passed, but courts refuse to release him
trial detention from 12 to 14 months, it expired on November 22, 2021. In such circumstances, the law requires that he be released immediately, but that was not the case.
#1 Mensagem de abertura da página do Facebook – François Zimeray
Bom dia, bom dia a todos. Este é o primeiro vídeo da página do Facebook dedicada à defesa de Carlos Manuel de São Vicente.
Declaração para o povo angolano
Porém, o Sr. Carlos Manuel de São Vicente está detido há sete meses, privado da sua liberdade, privado da capacidade de se defender plenamente e de conhecer exatamente os motivos pelos quais é acusado. Em suma, está privado do que se chama um julgamento justo.