The Senate approved on Wednesday, 17, the name of diplomat Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, 69, for the position of ambassador of Brazil to the United States.
She is the first woman nominated for the position.
Last week, her nomination had been approved by the Foreign Relations Commission (CRE).
In a plenary vote on Wednesday, the nomination received 44 votes in favor, one against, and one abstention. During the session, Senator Mara Gabrilli (PSD-SP) said she felt honored to be the rapporteur.
"The nomination represents a milestone in Itamaraty's history."
"It is the first time in the history of . . .
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