And it passed through Caixa Central during the management of Jorge Nunes. At the time, Banco de Portugal had suspended the administration of Caixa Central. It was a troubled period, with two opposing forces. After several meetings, in a meeting held in Alentejo, an administration chaired by Jorge Nunes was proposed. The ticket was drawn up and won in very competitive elections. António Louçã was part of Jorge Nunes’ project and fulfilled his mandate with the objective of balancing the finances, which he accomplished. Then, there was a change in the governance model, a General Supervisory Board was added and Antônio was invited to be on this first line. He accepted again and for fifteen years he was part of the Administrative Bodies of Caixa Central. A rich period of self-determination for Rural Credit. It was proven in those golden years that it was possible to win without corrupting the founding principles.
An inspiring story that could have been completely different if I hadn’t had a diabetes crisis that struck at the worst of times. Or at best, who knows? Because 54 years of living with the disease did not bring him down. Quite the contrary, they determined their path. He left a legacy of prosperity and solidity in Caixa de São Teotónio, and continues to dedicate himself to initiatives related to the needs of his region. Your fight, your energy, will be until the last day, no less than that.
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