The islands of Cabo Verde were discovered by Portuguese navigators in May 1460, with no prior signs of human presence. Santiago was considered the most suitable island for settlement, and colonization began in 1462.

Due to its strategic location, the islands served as a commercial hub and supply point, notably in the slave trade. Following the abolition of slavery and worsening climatic conditions, Cabo Verde experienced decline and shifted to a subsistence-based economy.

Free Europeans and slaves from the African coast blended into a single people, the Cape Verdeans, with a distinct way of life, and Creole emerged as the language of the predominantly mixed-race community.

In 1956, Amílcar Cabral founded the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cabo Verde (PAIGC), initiating a struggle against colonialism and paving the way for independence. On December 19, 1974, an agreement was signed between the PAIGC and Portugal, leading to the establishment of a transitional government in Cabo Verde. This government organized elections for a National People's Assembly, which proclaimed independence on July 5, 1975.

Cultural divergence from Portugal and the promotion of nationalist ideas culminated in the archipelago's independence in July 1975.

In 1991, following the country's first multiparty elections, Cabo Verde established a parliamentary democracy with all the institutions of a modern democracy. Today, CaboVerde enjoys social stability and peace, holding credibility with governments, companies, and international financial institutions.

This revision aims to convey the historical narrative of Cabo Verde in a more fluent and contextually appropriate manner.