The 2nd group of trainees went to the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and accompanied the arrival of the Chancellor of Mozambique
The 2nd class of the Journalism Trainee Program at Poder360 visited the on Monday (April 6, 2026) and met with the ambassador, head of the foreign ministry’s press office, who presented the organization’s communication structure and answered questions from journalists.
According to the ambassador, major events involving the Presidency of the Republic are coordinated by two communication teams: that of Itamaraty itself and that of the President of the Republic, whose heads make up the EscAv (Advanced Level).
The institution’s head of press presented the spaces where press professionals stay to cover events. During the visit, the trainees were able to witness the arrival of the Chancellor of Mozambique, Verónica Macamo, who was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, . When authorities go to Itamaraty, the red carpet is rolled out.
According to Sampaio, Itamaraty has 224 posts abroad (embassies, consulates, consulates general and vice-consulates). More than half of them are embassies (135 embassies and more than 70 consulates). These posts have the function of providing information and also providing consular services.
Around 1,500 diplomats are part of Itamaraty, said the ambassador. Around half of them stay in Brazil and half in posts, where the rule is rotation.
TRAINING PROGRAM
The 2nd class of Poder360 began on January 12, in Brasília. The objective of the course is to train new talents and cultivate the practice of good professional journalism. The emphasis will be on the unique and synthetic style, the use of infographics and the impartiality that make this digital newspaper the absolute leader in coverage of power issues.
Fifteen professionals to participate in the program, which lasts 3 months – from January to April 2026. In addition to the course, they will follow the daily work routine of journalists from the Newsroom. Poder360with whom they will learn in practice how to do good journalism in the country’s capital. The classes are coordinated by Vivaldo de Sousa, who worked in several media outlets, including as economics coordinator for the newspaper Folha de S.Paulo. He is currently a journalism consultant and professor.
The program focuses on covering issues of public interest and journalistic relevance. In addition to putting trainees in touch with the basic concepts about the Three Powers, the course covers relevant topics such as economy, agribusiness, energy, infrastructure and health. The program includes lectures, training sessions, visits to companies and official bodies, trips and participation in the editorial team’s routine. Poder360.
The 2026 trainee program has the institutional support and sponsorship of e .
