AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPresidential Vote: Cabo Verdeans are voting in a six-candidate race, with incumbent José Maria Neves favoured for a second term. Joana Rosa is the country’s first woman presidential candidate. Voters are also focused on jobs and youth emigration; a runoff is set for Nov. 29 if no one wins a majority. Tourism and Environment: The islands’ tourism boom supports jobs and investment, but reports from Boa Vista describe plastic waste, broken glass on beaches and an overwhelmed dumpsite. Tourism brings about a quarter of GDP, raising questions about whether environmental safeguards can keep pace. Lusophone Film: A festival in Macao has opened with nearly 30 films from China and Portuguese-speaking countries, including a programme spotlighting music and culture across the Lusophone world. Diaspora Community: Boston’s Cape Verdean Association is expanding its “40 Under 40” network, recognizing another 40 young professionals and connecting them with local youth as role models.
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