She is the first woman to hold the post. Until now she has been working in the diplomatic service of the European Union. In 2021, when she was the EU's ambassador in Caracas, she was expelled from Venezuela by Maduro's regime.
Isabel Pedrosa will be Portugal's ambassador to Brazil
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Context & Explainers
A presidential decree signed on 7 January 2026 recognises Brazilian driving licences in Portugal, simplifying the process for holders to drive or to exchange their Brazilian licence under the new rules without repeating the full driving test. That change makes daily mobility and administrative transitions easier for Brazilian nationals, dual citizens and residents in Portugal.
