María Teresa Belandria is a Venezuelan diplomat, lawyer, professor of political science, and politician who was named by Juan Guaidó and received as Venezuela's ambassador to Brazil in February 2019.[1][2] She served as the international coordinator for the Venezuelan political party, Come Venezuela (Spanish: Vente Venezuela).[3] On 4 June 2019, the Brazilian government approved her credentials and recognized her as the official ambassador of Venezuela.[4]
María Teresa Belandria | |
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Ambassador of Venezuela to Brazil | |
In office 5 February 2019 – 1 January 2023 | |
Appointed by | National Assembly of Venezuela |
President | Juan Guaidó |
Succeeded by | Manuel Vadell |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Venezuelan |
Occupation | Lawyer, diplomat |
References
edit- ^ "Venezuelan opposition envoy says Brazil will send aid to border". Reuters. 11 February 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- ^ "Guaidó nombró representantes diplomáticos ante Brasil, Guatemala y Paraguay". NTN24 (in Spanish). 5 February 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- ^ "María Belandria: Venezuela es un vecino incómodo en Mercosur". CaraotaDigital (in Spanish). 6 December 2016. Archived from the original on 24 December 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- ^ "Brazil's Bolsonaro Formally Recognizes Venezuelan Opposition Envoy". Voice of America. Retrieved 5 June 2019.