The Colombian ambassador to Portugal, José Fernando Bautista, passed away on Thursday, August 8, in Lisbon, according to information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through its social networks.
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Through this message, the Colombian Foreign Ministry regretted the death of the diplomat and praised “his firm commitment to Colombia and the country’s foreign policy”.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports that unfortunately our ambassador to Portugal, José Fernando Bautista, passed away today in Lisbon
We praise your firm commitment to Colombia and the country’s foreign policy.
For several years, Ambassador Bautista provided his… pic.twitter.com/D5Fgy6PIBF
— Colombian Foreign Ministry (@CancilleriaCol) August 8, 2024
For several years, Ambassador Bautista provided diplomatic services in São Paulo (Brazil), Pretoria (South Africa), Venezuela and Lisbon, where he died.
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“To his son Julian and his family and friends, our fraternal embrace of solidarity. May peace rest on the grave of a great human being and an excellent diplomat.”the message from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs states.
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