AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNational Mourning & Emergency Response: Cabo Verde declared two days of national mourning after a bus crash on Fogo Island killed at least 25 people, mostly teenagers and schoolchildren, with 14 injured reported; flags will fly at half-mast and public events are canceled. Health System Mobilization: Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho said a crisis response team and a 16-member medical team (including doctors, nurses, and later specialists plus psychologists) were sent to reinforce care, with authorities in contact with international partners about possible patient evacuation. Crash Details & Ongoing Investigation: The bus veered off a mountainous road on the Campanas de Cima route, plunging about 30 metres into a rocky ravine after an excursion from Chã das Caldeiras; rescue was hampered by difficult terrain, seven bodies were buried early, and the cause remains under investigation. Mental Health Focus: President José Maria Neves called for psychological support for affected families and urged investigation to prevent similar tragedies.
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