AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCape Verde Politics: President José Maria Neves says he will run for a second five-year term in the November 15 election, with National Assembly President Janira Hopffer Almada stepping in as interim president for the next two months; Neves spoke in Praia and noted he’s seeking support beyond his former PAICV base as nine candidates line up to submit documents to the constitutional court. International Justice (Venezuela/US): Alex Saab, a close associate of ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, pleaded guilty in Miami to money-laundering conspiracy tied to alleged bribery and fraud around the CLAP food programme, agreeing to forfeit $195 million and cooperate with US investigations. Local Community Impact (Diaspora): Cape Verdean communities in the diaspora are mourning after a deadly bus crash on Fogo island killed 25, with vigils and fundraising efforts reported abroad. Public Safety (US, Cape Verdean links): Brockton Mayor Moises Rodrigues faces assault and battery charges after a student accused him of unwanted touching during a parade.
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