It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of Ambassador José Botafogo Gonçalves.

In addition to his many years of dedicated service to CEBRI as President, Ambassador Botafogo served as Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism, Ambassador to Argentina (2002-2004), and Special Ambassador for Mercosur Affairs. He also held roles as the Executive Secretary of the Executive Secretariat of the Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX) and as Secretary of International Economic and Technical Cooperation in the President’s Office. At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he served as Undersecretary-General for Integration, Economic, and Foreign Trade Affairs, as well as in numerous other positions.

We deeply mourn his passing and extend our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.