Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 18, 2026 —

US State Department, Lawmaker Facilitate Visa for Cape Verde Goalkeeper’s Mother

The mother of Cape Verde’s goalkeeper, Vozinha, has secured a visa to attend her son’s World Cup match against Uruguay in Miami on Sunday. Her ability to travel to the United States was facilitated by the intervention of the US State Department and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Initial difficulties arose concerning the payment of a visa bond, which impeded the process. However, the involvement of the State Department and Representative Jeffries helped to overcome these obstacles, ensuring Vozinha’s mother can be present for the upcoming game.

Story summarized from the original created by Matthew Garcia on wsvn.com, see more information here.

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