The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee approved nominations for Brazil’s new ambassadors to multiple countries, including Mexico, Ukraine, and Singapore. The nominees are career diplomats and await confirmation by the Senate floor.
Ambassador-designate Luciano Mazza de Andrade emphasized the potential economic impact of the Mercosur-Singapore free trade agreement. Meanwhile, Rafael Mello Vidal, set to be the ambassador to Ukraine, discussed the current geopolitical climate, referring to it as a “second Cold War.”
Nedilson Ricardo Jorge, the ambassador-designate to Mexico, highlighted the strong relationship between Brazil and Mexico, which he described as a “pillar of regional integration.” He expressed confidence in maintaining close ties with Mexico after the inauguration of the new Mexican president.