On 30 January the Movement for Democracy party (MpD) in Cape Verde organized a conference in the Parliament in order to present its electoral platform, with a view to the upcoming elections on 20 March.  The turnout was strong, with international guests and the General Secretary of the IDC/CDI and of the PPE, Antonio López-Isturiz present via video, supporting the candidacy of Ulisses Correia, president of the party and candidate for Prime Minister.