Tag: UN General Assembly

Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador Dennis Francis Elected UN General Assembly President

Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador Dennis Francis has been elected to serve as president of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for its 78th session. Francis, whose diplomatic career in the Caribbean nation spans nearly 40 years, has been the permanent representative of Trinidad and Tobago to the United Nations since September 2021. He was elected as president…


Brazil’s Health Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19 in New York

Brazil’s Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga tested positive for COVID-19 while he was in New York City to attend the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. In a statement on Twitter, Queiroga confirmed his positive COVID-19 diagnosis and said that he will be entering quarantine and will follow all health and safety protocols. Separately, the Brazilian government’s communications…