Trump Administration Replaces Head of Western Hemisphere Affairs Office, Appointing Juan Pablo Segura
The Trump administration has appointed Juan Pablo Segura, a Republican businessman from Virginia, as the new Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs. This office within the State Department directly oversees relations with Brazil and Latin America. Segura replaces career diplomat Michael Kozak, who had served in an interim capacity since January of the previous year. Kozak was notably involved in the revocation of the visa for the Brazilian ambassador in Washington, Maria Luiza Viotti. Segura's appointment was announced on August 17th and received Senate approval on August 7th, with 51 votes in favor and 47 against. His confirmation was part of a group of 74 new Trump administration officials approved by the Senate. During his Senate hearing, Segura praised the Trump administration's "ambitious" Latin America policy and referenced the Monroe Doctrine, asserting that American dominance in the region would no longer be questioned. He also emphasized commercial diplomacy to benefit America... 
