AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoU.S. Visa Bonds for Cabo Verde: The U.S. State Department is making its visa bond programme permanent, effective Aug. 3, 2026, meaning some applicants for B1 (business) and B2 (tourism) visas from 50 countries—including Cabo Verde—may be asked to post a refundable deposit up to $20,000 before a visa is issued; the money is returned if the traveller complies and leaves on time, but can be forfeited for overstays. West Africa Climate & Farming: A West Africa push for agroecology is gaining momentum, with an EU-backed conference in Accra highlighting nature-based farming methods to rebuild soils and improve climate resilience across countries including Cabo Verde. World Cup Business Fallout: FIFA has abandoned its controversial plan to privatise parts of World Cup commercial operations after backlash, with UEFA warning that football’s “soul and governance” shouldn’t be treated like tradable assets. Cape Verde Football Spotlight: Cape Verde’s World Cup breakout goalkeeper Vozinha is in the news again as his Chile club deal and jersey nickname approval continue to draw attention.
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