Bolsonaro gets credentials from eight ambassadors

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday (Jun 4) received credentials from eight new ambassadors in Brazil, among them Venezuelan diplomat María Teresa Belandria Expósito, who represents the self-proclaimed government of acting President of Venezuela Juan Guaidó.

Guaidó, who also chairs the National Assembly, is recognized by the Brazilian government as Venezuela’s legitimate president.

President Bolsonaro receives credentials from Venezuela's ambassador to Brazil María Teresa Belandria Expósito. – Antonio Cruz / Agência Brasil

During the ceremony at the Planalto presidential palace, Bolsonaro had a quick talk with each of the diplomats, alongside Foreign Minister Ernesto Araújo.

In addition to María Teresa, permission to serve was given to Mexico’s Ignácio Piña Rojas, Colombia’s Dario Alonso Montoya Mejía, Paraguay’s Bernardino Hugo Saguier Caballero, Saudi Arabia’s Ali Abdullah Bahitham, Peru’s Javier Raúl Martin Yépez Verdeguer, Guinea’s Kabinet Konde, and Indonesia’s Edi Yusup.

Traditionally, an ambassador takes office after submitting the documents sent by the presidents of their countries to the government where he/she is to serve. In case the credentials are not handed to the Brazilian president, the ambassador is not allowed to represent their country at hearings and official ceremonies in Brazil.