AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS Visa Policy: The U.S. has made its visa bond programme permanent, meaning consular officers may require refundable deposits of up to $20,000 for certain B1/B2 business and tourism applicants from 50 countries, including Cabo Verde—the bond is returned if travellers follow visa rules and leave on time. Local Sports & Pride: Cabo Verde’s women’s national team has made its long-awaited debut at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, falling 2-0 to Ghana but drawing big national pride in Praia. Football Star Update: World Cup hero Vozinha has delayed his move to Chile’s Colo Colo due to “personal matters,” with immigration procedures also cited. Culture & Film: Cape Verdean music and local life take center stage in Lisbon-set thriller “O Jacaré,” competing at Locarno, with the film celebrating Reboleira as the district faces demolition. Community Events: The 23rd Onset Cape Verdean Festival returns Aug. 8 at the renovated bandshell, with music, vendors, food trucks, and scholarships for students. Food & Culture Abroad: Taste of AfriKin is set for Sept. 6 in North Miami, bringing African and Caribbean food, live music, and a jollof cook-off.
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