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Nestor Forster Jr.
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| Brazilian Ambassador to the United States | |
| Assumed office 23 December 2020 - 30 June 2023 Ad interim: 3 June 2019 – 23 December 2020 |
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| President | Jair Bolsonaro Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva |
| Preceded by | Sérgio Amaral |
| Succeeded by | Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti |
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Nestor José Forster Júnior
10 April 1963 Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Spouse | Maria Thereza Diniz Forster |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Nestor José Forster Júnior was born on April 10, 1963. He is a diplomat from Brazil. A diplomat helps their country talk to other countries. Mr. Forster used to be Brazil's Ambassador to the United States. An ambassador is the highest-ranking diplomat. He worked in Washington, D.C., the capital of the U.S.
He was chosen by President Jair Bolsonaro in 2019. The Brazilian Senate officially approved his role in October 2020. He served as ambassador until June 2023.
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About Nestor Forster Jr.
Nestor Forster Jr. was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil, in 1963. He studied at the Brazilian Diplomatic Academy. This school, called Instituto Rio Branco, trains people to become diplomats. He finished his studies there in 1986.
His Diplomatic Career
As a diplomat, Mr. Forster worked in many places. He served in Canada and Costa Rica. He also worked in the United States three times. He was part of the Brazilian Embassy in Washington, D.C. He also worked at Brazilian consulates in Hartford, Connecticut, and New York. A consulate helps citizens from their country who are living abroad.
Mr. Forster also worked for the President of Brazil. He was part of the President's office twice. He also led the staff at the Attorney General's Office.
Becoming Ambassador
Before becoming the official Ambassador, Mr. Forster was a Chargé d'Affaires. This means he was in charge of the Brazilian Embassy in Washington, D.C., from June 2019. He held this role until he was confirmed as the Ambassador.
The Brazilian Senate's Foreign Affairs Committee held a meeting about him. This happened on February 13, 2020. They all agreed he was a good choice. The full Senate confirmed him on September 22, 2020.
Family Life and Interests
Nestor Forster Jr. is married to Maria Thereza Diniz Forster. She is also a diplomat. They have two daughters together. They also have three grandchildren. Mr. Forster is a big fan of the Brazilian soccer team, Sport Club Internacional.
Working Together: Brazil and the U.S.
While Mr. Forster was Ambassador, Brazil and the United States worked closely. They made agreements on important topics. These included trade, space, and defense.
Trade and Transparency
The two countries created a special agreement. It was called the Protocol on Trade Rules and Transparency. This agreement helps make trade between Brazil and the U.S. fairer and clearer. It officially started in 2022.
Space Exploration
In 2021, Brazil made history. It was the first country in Latin America to join NASA's Artemis Program. This program aims to send humans back to the Moon. This agreement shows strong cooperation in space.
Defense Cooperation
Brazil and the United States also signed a defense agreement. It is about Research, Development, Test, and Evaluations (RDT&E). This agreement helps both countries work together on new defense technologies. It officially began in 2022.
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| Preceded by Sérgio Amaral |
Brazilian Ambassador to the United States 2020−present |
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