Notícias
PRESS RELEASE N. 98
Passing of Counselor Daniel Machado da Fonseca
Published in
Mar 04, 2024 11:36 AM
Updated in
Mar 13, 2024 05:41 PM
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is deeply saddened to inform of the passing of Counselor Daniel Machado da Fonseca yesterday, March 3, in Kigali, Rwanda, where he was attending a meeting of the Green Climate Fund Board. Today’s Board activities have been cancelled in memory of the diplomat.
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Counselor Daniel Machado da Fonseca joined the Brazilian Foreign Service in 2006. He was previously posted to the Embassies of Brazil in Nairobi, Rome and New Delhi and was currently head of the Climate Action Division.
His career at the Ministry was marked by recognized competence and dedication. He always earned the respect and affection of all his colleagues, in Brazil and abroad.