Ambassador Leda Lucia Martins Camargo dies at 79
Ambassador Leda Lucia Martins Camargo passed away at the age of 79 in Porto Alegre, Brazil, with the information confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Leda Lucia Martins Camargo, a distinguished Brazilian diplomat, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the age of 79 in Porto Alegre. Her death was officially confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Born on March 5, 1946, she had a notable diplomatic career, representing Brazil as an ambassador in different countries including Mozambique, the Czech Republic, and Sweden, over the years from 2004 to 2014.
She began her diplomatic career in 1977 after her studies at the Instituto Rio Branco, which is known for training Brazilian diplomats. Throughout her career, she held key positions, including leading the MRE Representation Office in Rio Grande do Sul and serving as chief of staff in various economic and foreign trade-related departments. Her capabilities and leadership in these roles have made a significant impact on Brazil's international relations.
Her funeral is scheduled for Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Angelus Memorial and Crematorium in Porto Alegre, starting at noon. The notice brings a sense of loss to the diplomatic community and reflects on the legacy she leaves behind in Brazilian diplomacy, inspiring future generations in the field of international relations.