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US State Department assists Cape Verdean goalkeeper's mother with visa for World Cup match

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. State Department is assisting the mother of Cape Verdean goalkeeper Josimar Dias 'Vozinha' in obtaining a visa to attend the team's World Cup match against Uruguay.
  • The goalkeeper revealed after a match that his mother had been unable to get a visa to travel to the United States.
  • A congressional leader intervened to help facilitate the visa process for Vozinha's mother.

The U.S. State Department confirmed it is providing necessary assistance to the mother of Cape Verdean goalkeeper Josimar Dias 'Vozinha' to help her obtain a visa for the upcoming World Cup match against Uruguay. A consular team in Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, is in close contact with her.

This intervention follows a revelation by Vozinha after a match that his mother had not received a visa to travel to the United States for the tournament. The 40-year-old goalkeeper has been a standout player for Cape Verde in their World Cup debut, notably in their 0-0 draw against Spain.

can confirm that their visa team in Praia, Cabo Verde, is in close contact with her and providing her with the necessary services.

— U.S. State Department officialDescribing the assistance being provided to the goalkeeper's mother.

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries had previously indicated that Ana Candida Évora, Vozinha's mother, might secure a visa in time for the Sunday game. Jeffries stated that all applicable fees were waived and arrangements were being made for the reunion in Miami. He also mentioned speaking with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to urge him to do everything possible to facilitate her travel. Cape Verde is scheduled to play Uruguay on Sunday in Miami as part of Group H.

do everything possible to facilitate her trip.

— Hakeem JeffriesExplaining his request to Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the visa.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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