AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoU.S. Foreign Policy Appointments: Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair Jim Risch opened a nominations hearing for several ambassador posts, including Nutan Patel for Cabo Verde, as Washington signals continued focus on Western Balkans stability and countering Russian and other “malignant influence.” Venezuela Corruption Case: In Miami, Alex Saab—Nicolás Maduro’s alleged “bagman”—pleaded guilty to money laundering tied to Venezuela’s CLAP food and medicine program, agreeing to forfeit $195 million and cooperate with U.S. investigations; sentencing is set for January. Health Policy: WHO called for more research into traditional medicine to meet rising health needs, highlighting Cabo Verde among countries making commitments to build national research centres. Local/Community Impact: Cape Verdean communities in the U.S. are mourning after a Cape Verde Fogo bus crash killed 25, while Brockton faces another shock after a mayor was charged over an alleged assault on a high school student. Aviation & Trade: Togo’s ASKY outlined a five-year plan to reach about 30 aircraft and 40 destinations, with Cabo Verde in its current network. Tech & Services: Apple expanded iCloud+ into a broader bundle (Apple TV, Apple Arcade, and Apple Music Select) across 100+ countries, including Cabo Verde.
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