Trump nominates FL House Speaker Daniel Perez to become ambassador to Brazil

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: June 1, 2026

Words: 300

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago


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Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. ambassador to Brazil.

That news came Monday via a press release from the White House.

Perez has represented parts of Miami-Dade County in the Florida House since he was elected in a special election in 2017, and has served as speaker of the House in the Florida Legislature since November 2024. He will be term-limited …

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