Cabo Verde - Amb. José Luis Rocha

12/20/16 • 26 min

Dennis Wholey speaks with Ambassador of the Republic of Cabo Verde, José Luis Rocha. Their discussion swiftly walks through the country’s history, culture and people as well as the regional role the country plays in West Africa. Additionally the Ambassador addresses concerns about Ebola and explains why New England has a concentrated presence of citizens from the Republic of Cabo Verde.

This interview with Cabo Verde's Ambassador to the United States, José Luis Rocha was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast on October 9th, 2014.

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This interview with Cabo Verde's Ambassador to the United States, José Luis Rocha was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast on October 9th, 2014.

You can view this and all other programs HERE.

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