Hugo Charles Mendes (born May 14, 1949 in Train Village, Sylvania) is a Lovian journalist, political correspondent and television host. He is best known for his appearances on the self-produced The Hugo Mendes Show, which broadcasts on Kaboom 1. In addition, he has appeared on several other current affairs programmes, including Hugo's Breakfast Table. In February 2017, Mendes appeared to confirm rumours that he would be running for Governor of Sylvania in the upcoming state elections. Mendes has thus far sought to position himself as an anti-establishment populist.