Five years after its approval in Luanda, the mobility agreement for the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) is failing to yield anticipated results. Free movement of citizens among the nine member states remains restricted due to slow ratification and implementation of necessary national legal frameworks. Parliamentary leaders are now emphasizing that unrestricted movement of people is crucial to unlock the CPLP’s economic potential. The agreement, intended to foster closer integration, is currently hampered by these legal delays. These limitations are effectively blocking one of the key projects designed to integrate the CPLP nations. The ongoing stalemate threatens to diminish the economic benefits expected from greater regional cooperation within the community. Faster action on ratification is vital to realize the agreement's goals.