PR is heading to the U.S. to support the Blue Sharks and strengthen ties with the diaspora
The trip includes a schedule of community events, as well as meetings with senators, members of Congress, and commissioners of Cape Verdean descent.
The President of the Republic, José Maria Neves, begins a visit to the United States this Wednesday, June 10, where he will attend Cape Verde’s historic debut in the 2026 World Cup, in addition to a schedule of meetings with the Cape Verdean diaspora. The information was released in a statement by the Presidency.
According to the same source, the mission will take place in the states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Georgia, culminating in Atlanta, where the Head of State will attend the national team’s opening match against Spain, scheduled for June 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
According to the official agenda, during the trip, José Maria Neves will visit various social and health institutions linked to the Cape Verdean community, including the AGAPE Senior Citizens’ Home, the Brockton Neighborhood Health Center, and the SEVITA Day Center, in addition to holding meetings with the communities of Brockton and New Bedford.
The schedule also includes courtesy visits to Brockton Mayor Moisés Rodrigues and Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, as well as meetings with senators, congressmen, and commissioners of Cape Verdean origin serving in public office in that state.
Tomorrow, the 11th, in Rhode Island, the President will attend a reception hosted by the Committee for Cultural Promotion and Preservation of the Cape Verdean Progressive Center.
On the 12th, in Brockton, José Maria Neves will present awards to members of the Cape Verdean community and the humanitarian project “Zé Luís Solidário,” in recognition of their contributions to solidarity and the promotion of Cape Verdean culture.
On Saturday, the 13th, in Boston, José Maria Neves will be the keynote speaker at the Business Legacy Event, organized by the Cape Verdean Association of Boston, dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship within the diaspora.
The trip continues to Atlanta on Sunday, where the President will meet with the city’s mayor and attend an official welcome reception, as well as a gathering with the Cape Verdean community residing in Georgia.
On Monday, the 15th, the President will attend Cape Verde’s opening match against Spain.
The Head of State returns to the country on Tuesday, the 16th.
According to the Office of the President, the mission also aims to strengthen ties between Cape Verde and its diaspora, recognizing the role of emigrant communities in promoting national identity and the country’s development, while rallying Cape Verdeans around the Blue Sharks’ historic participation in the World Cup.
As reported by RCV, upon his return to the country, the President will swear in the Prime Minister-designate, Francisco Carvalho, and the new executive on June 19.
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