which works to support democratic leadership, prevent and resolve conflict through mediation and promote good governance in the form of democratic institutions, open markets, human rights and the rule of law. It does so by making available, discreetly and in confidence, the experience of former leaders to today's national leaders. It is a not-for-profit organization composed of former heads of government, senior governmental and international organization officials who work closely with Heads of Government on governance-related issues of concern to them. Personal life Monteiro's wife, Antonina Mascarenhas Monteiro, known widely as Tuna Mascarenhas, the former First Lady of Cape Verde, died in Praia on September 9, 2009, at the age of 65. He had three children, Marisa, Gamal and Liliana. Monteiro died on September 16, 2016, at the age of 72, from kidney cancer and was buried in the cemetery in the city of Assomada on September 18. References 1944 births 2016 deaths Presidents of Cape Verde Government of East Timor Movement for Democracy (Cape Verde) politicians People from Santa Catarina, Cape Verde Cape Verdean expatriates in Belgium Recipients of orders, decorations, and medals of Senegal