Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07NASSAU169
2007-02-07 19:40:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Nassau
Cable title:
BRAZIL TO OPEN EMBASSY IN THE BAHAMAS
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UNCLAS NASSAU 000169
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL SMIG BR BF
SUBJECT: BRAZIL TO OPEN EMBASSY IN THE BAHAMAS
UNCLAS NASSAU 000169
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL SMIG BR BF
SUBJECT: BRAZIL TO OPEN EMBASSY IN THE BAHAMAS
1. On February 1, POLOFF had a chance meeting with the new
Brazilian Ambassador to The Bahamas, Tomas Mauricio
Guggenheim, on the street outside their homes. Guggenheim,
former ambassador to Gabon, said Brazil was in the process of
opening an Embassy in The Bahamas. He is currently searching
for an office and "improved" housing space. His presence
confirms earlier rumors that Brazil was seeking to open an
embassy here.
2. Guggenheim has been in Nassau since the beginning of the
year, but said he was still waiting on the notoriously
unreliable Bahamian protocol chief to arrange his formal
introduction to the Government of The Bahamas. PolChief
confirmed with MFA that Brazil had yet to receive agrement to
open its mission here. In explaining Brazil's interest in
Nassau, Guggenheim noted a growing Brazilian business
presence in country and Brazil's expanding influence in the
hemisphere, including Brazil's work in Haiti.
3. COMMENT: Post welcomes an expanded diplomatic community
in Nassau, currently represented only by China, Cuba, Haiti
and the U.S. Brazil's interest in The Bahamas certainly
reflects Brazil's expanded role in the region as shown by its
leadership of the multinational force in Haiti. Brazil's
interest in cementing support for its UN Security Council
ambitions is certainly also factor behind the decision.
While not mentioned by Guggenheim as a motivation for the new
embassy, Post has noticed an uptick in Brazilian migration
through The Bahamas -- The Bahamas may be developing as a
more attactive route for Brazilians heading to the U.S.
following Mexico's decision to require Brazilians toobtain
visas to enter Mexico. The new Braziliandiplomatic presence
wil be useful if these migrtion trends continue and
engagement with Brazil ecomes necessary. END COMMENT.
ROOD
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL SMIG BR BF
SUBJECT: BRAZIL TO OPEN EMBASSY IN THE BAHAMAS
1. On February 1, POLOFF had a chance meeting with the new
Brazilian Ambassador to The Bahamas, Tomas Mauricio
Guggenheim, on the street outside their homes. Guggenheim,
former ambassador to Gabon, said Brazil was in the process of
opening an Embassy in The Bahamas. He is currently searching
for an office and "improved" housing space. His presence
confirms earlier rumors that Brazil was seeking to open an
embassy here.
2. Guggenheim has been in Nassau since the beginning of the
year, but said he was still waiting on the notoriously
unreliable Bahamian protocol chief to arrange his formal
introduction to the Government of The Bahamas. PolChief
confirmed with MFA that Brazil had yet to receive agrement to
open its mission here. In explaining Brazil's interest in
Nassau, Guggenheim noted a growing Brazilian business
presence in country and Brazil's expanding influence in the
hemisphere, including Brazil's work in Haiti.
3. COMMENT: Post welcomes an expanded diplomatic community
in Nassau, currently represented only by China, Cuba, Haiti
and the U.S. Brazil's interest in The Bahamas certainly
reflects Brazil's expanded role in the region as shown by its
leadership of the multinational force in Haiti. Brazil's
interest in cementing support for its UN Security Council
ambitions is certainly also factor behind the decision.
While not mentioned by Guggenheim as a motivation for the new
embassy, Post has noticed an uptick in Brazilian migration
through The Bahamas -- The Bahamas may be developing as a
more attactive route for Brazilians heading to the U.S.
following Mexico's decision to require Brazilians toobtain
visas to enter Mexico. The new Braziliandiplomatic presence
wil be useful if these migrtion trends continue and
engagement with Brazil ecomes necessary. END COMMENT.
ROOD