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Pedro Vaz
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Former Foreign Minister Pedro Vaz (right) meeting with Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet.
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| Minister of Foreign Relations of Uruguay | |
| In office August 31, 2009 – March 1, 2010 |
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| President | Tabaré Vázquez |
| Preceded by | Gonzalo Fernández |
| Succeeded by | Luis Almagro |
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| Born | December 2, 1963 Rocha, Uruguay |
| Died | December 6, 2012 (aged 49) Santiago, Chile |
| Alma mater | University of the Republic |
Pedro Humberto Vaz Ramela (December 2, 1963 – December 6, 2012) was an important person from Uruguay. He worked as a diplomat, a politician, and a lawyer.
A diplomat helps their country talk with other countries. A politician helps lead their country. Pedro Vaz was the Minister of Foreign Relations for Uruguay. This means he was the top diplomat for his country. He held this job from August 2009 to March 2010. Later, in 2010, President José Mujica made him the Ambassador to Chile.
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Life and Career of Pedro Vaz
Early Life and Education
Pedro Vaz was born on December 2, 1963. He studied to become a lawyer. His education helped him in his later work for the government.
Diplomatic Work Abroad
Before becoming a minister, Pedro Vaz worked in different countries. He served as a diplomat for Uruguay in Mexico. He also worked in Switzerland. These jobs helped him gain experience in international relations.
He was also the Ambassador to Brazil. An ambassador is a country's official representative in another country. This was an important role before he became the Foreign Minister.
Serving as Foreign Minister
Pedro Vaz became the Minister of Foreign Relations of Uruguay. He started this role on August 31, 2009. He worked hard to manage Uruguay's relationships with other nations. His term as minister ended on March 1, 2010.
Later Role as Ambassador
After his time as Foreign Minister, Pedro Vaz continued his diplomatic career. In 2010, the President of Uruguay appointed him as the Ambassador to Chile. He served in this role until his death.
Passing Away
Pedro Vaz passed away on December 6, 2012. He was 49 years old. He died from a heart attack at his home in Santiago, Chile.
He received special honors as a Minister of State. A ceremony was held at the Palacio Santos. Important people attended, including Foreign Minister Luis Almagro. His remains were buried at the Cemetery of Rocha in Uruguay.
