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==Political career==
==Political career==
At the start of the [[2017 Andorinhean legislative election]], many considered Rodrigues to be a front runner to be nominated as a Presidential choice. After having talks with many political parties, it was announced on 21 August that he would be the choice of the Nós Andorinhianos party.
At the start of the [[2017 Andorinhean legislative election]], many considered Rodrigues to be a front runner to be nominated as a Presidential choice. After rumours of initial talks with the [[Democratic Alternative (Andorinhões)|Democratic Alternative]] party, it was announced on 21 August that he would be the choice of the Nós Andorinhianos party. Rodrigues assumed the leadership of the party for the 2017 campaign alongside [[Alícia da Praia]], who was then the parliamentary leader of the party in the [[National Assembly of the Andorinhões|National Assembly]]. Rodrigues brought some legitimacy to the Nós Andorinhianos party and placed the party as a strong contender to become the governing political party in the Andorinhões.


===President of the Andorinhões===
===President of the Andorinhões===
After the victory of the Nós Andorinhianos party, Rodrigues was officially appointed as [[President of the Andorinhões|President]] on 15 September 2017.
After the victory of the Nós Andorinhianos party, Rodrigues was officially appointed as [[President of the Andorinhões|President]] on 15 September 2017.


As President, Rodrigues decided to have a more hands-on approach on the legislative agenda, distancing from an exclusive administrative role for the presidency. He has invited many Deputies to assist to meetings of the [[Council of Ministers of the Andorinhões|Council of Ministers]] in an effort to gain support for the bills presented by the [[Government of the Andorinhões|Government]].
As President, Rodrigues decided to have a more hands-on approach on the legislative agenda, distancing from an exclusive administrative role for the presidency. He has invited many Deputies to assist to meetings of the [[Council of Ministers of the Andorinhões|Council of Ministers]] in an effort to gain support for the bills presented by the [[Government of the Andorinhões|Government]]. This approach has been criticized by some people, especially aligned with the traditionalist and constitutionalist movements in the Andorinhões, who prioritize a clear separation of powers and a strict administrative role for the Government.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==