Gilson Alves, a candidate for the presidency, announced his intention to influence the government to change the name of Nelson Mandela International Airport to Katchás International Airport, pending the family's consent. He made this announcement during a visit to Santa Cruz, Santiago, drawing parallels between the musical revolution led by the group Bulimundo and the political transformation he believes is occurring in the country. Alves emphasized that honoring Katchás, the nickname of Carlos Alberto Martins, would recognize national figures who contributed to Cape Verdean identity, similar to the naming of Cesária Évora Airport in São Vicente. He expressed that Katchás was a revolutionary in Cape Verdean music, advocating for the importance of cultural development and the independence of artists from political interference.