A practice that has existed for thousands of years in parts of the world such as Arab countries and is recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, falconry also has enthusiasts in Brazil and is gaining ground as an ecological option for pest control.

Nabil Lakhal leaves the Latin American country after a year and a half in office and an increase in trade exchanges. A dinner held in Brasília marked the diplomat’s farewell and the arrival of representatives from Oman and Mauritania to the country.