Brazil's consul-general in Amsterdam, Alexandre Vidal Porto, gave an interview to the British magazine Monocle, emphasizing the need for more human diplomacy. He discussed his work with the Brazilian community in the Netherlands and support for vulnerable cases. The magazine estimates 80,000 Brazilians live there.
Alexandre Vidal Porto, Brazil's consul-general in Amsterdam, spoke to Monocle about his diplomatic work with the Brazilian community in the Netherlands. The magazine, focused on global affairs and lifestyle, published the interview in which the diplomat argues that diplomacy should always lean toward the human side.
Vidal Porto described consular services providing support to families and vulnerable individuals. His daily routine includes handling domestic violence cases, custody disputes, and unjust detentions. Monocle reports an estimated 80,000 Brazilians living in the Netherlands, many in informal employment.
The consul linked his literary background to diplomacy, stating both center on the individual. In addition to his Itamaraty career, he authored "Sodomita", which won the National Library's best novel award in 2024, and was a former Folha de S.Paulo columnist.
