U.S. officials assist mother of Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha with travel documents

The United States Department of State is providing assistance to the family of Vozinha, the goalkeeper for the Cape Verde national team, to facilitate his mother's travel to the U.S. for an upcoming match. The national team is scheduled to play against Uruguay this Sunday in Miami. While Vozinha previously stated that bureaucratic hurdles and financial costs prevented her travel, American officials clarified the current status of the application process. A U.S. official noted that the player's mother has not yet filed a visa application and is currently in the process of obtaining a valid passport. The State Department confirmed that the visa bond requirement for citizens of 50 countries, implemented during the Trump administration, has been waived for relatives of players participating in the tournament. Authorities are now working to accelerate the necessary administrative procedures. This diplomatic effort aims to allow the mother to attend the match and support her son.