Thomas Shannon
Thomas Shannon is a former U.S. ambassador to Brazil and a prominent diplomat who served as the Under Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs. He is known for his extensive experience in U.S.-Latin America relations and has been an influential voice regarding American foreign policy in the region. Recently, he commented on the unprecedented trade measures taken by former President Donald Trump against Brazil, suggesting that these actions could politically benefit Brazilian President Lula and interfere with the country's democratic processes. His insights reflect a deep understanding of the political dynamics between the U.S. and Brazil.
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Thomas Shannon, the U.S. ambassador, discusses the challenges of U.S.-Venezuela relations under President Trump.
Improviso de golpe dos EUA na Venezuela cria enormes desafios, diz embaixador Thomas Shannon
Brazil· 2026-01-11
Thomas Shannon is a former U.S. ambassador to Brazil who discussed the implications of Trump's actions on Brazil.
Trump abriu uma porta, mas Brasil deve atuar com cautela e pragmatismoBrazil· 2025-09-23
Thomas Shannon is a former ambassador of the United States in Brazil.
Bancos brasileiros reforçam atuação nos EUA para evitar risco de sanções de Trump via Lei MagnitskyBrazil· 2025-09-22
Thomas Shannon, a former US ambassador to Brazil, said of Trump’s tariffs campaign.
Jair Bolsonaro faces justice over alleged attempt to usurp Brazilian democracy | Jair Bolsonaro
United Kingdom· 2025-09-02
Thomas Shannon is a former ambassador of the United States to Brazil and a former undersecretary of State, who views Brazil's soft power as a key tool in foreign policy.
‘Soft power’ pode levar Brasil a papel de destaque globalBrazil· 2025-07-24
Thomas Shannon is a former U.S. ambassador to Brazil who commented on Trump's tariffs.
‘Na disputa com Trump, Lula está mais bem posicionado', diz ex-embaixador dos EUA no BrasilBrazil· 2025-07-11
Thomas Shannon is a former U.S. ambassador to Brazil who commented on Trump's intervention in Brazilian politics.
‘Na disputa com Trump, Lula está mais bem posicionado', diz ex-embaixador dos EUA no BrasilBrazil· 2025-07-11