VOICED : Brasileno Azevedo dirigira OMC

Roberto Azevedo, a Brazilian diplomat, has been appointed as the new Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). He won the position in a close competition against Mexican candidate Hermini Blanco. Azevedo has been Brazil's representative to the WTO since 2008, earning a reputation as a skilled negotiator and consensus builder. His main objectives include revitalizing the WTO and advancing the stalled Doha Round. Azevedo, 55, was born in Salvador de Bahía, studied engineering at the University of Brasilia, and pursued a diplomatic career since 1984.

Who was announced as the new director general of the WTO?

• Salvador de Bahía

• Geneva Diplomat

• Hermini Blanco

• Roberto Azevedo

What is one of Azevedo's main priorities as the new director general?

• Increase trade tariffs

• Expand the WTO headquarters

• Focus on local trade

• Revitalize the organization

What reputation did Azevedo earn at the WTO?

• Trade analyst

• Financial expert

• Innovator

• Negotiator and consensus builder

Where did Roberto Azevedo study engineering?

• Academy of Engineering

• Salvador University

• University of Brasilia

• University of Geneva

In which year did Azevedo join the Brazilian Diplomatic Service?

• 1975

• 2000

• 1990

• 1984