The Brazilian Senate is poised to approve a diplomat whose past actions have sparked controversy. The government's decision to proceed with the appointment signals an end to the situation. The diplomat's nomination was sent to the Senate by the acting president, Geraldo Alckmin, following President Lula's absence. The approval process involves a Senate reading, selection of a rapporteur, and a Foreign Relations Committee hearing.
Concerns remain regarding how the opposition might exploit the past incident, which involved a drawing of a winged penis. While a police investigation found possible evidence of a threat, the case was eventually archived. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' internal disciplinary body was also involved.
If approved, this would be the diplomat's first overseas posting. He currently serves as Minister-Counselor at the Brazilian Mission to the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries in Lisbon.