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Brazilian police official chosen as next head of Interpol

Brazilian police official Valdecy Urquiza has been elected as the next secretary-general of Interpol by the general assembly on Tuesday in Glasgow, Scotland.
Urquiza is the first chief of Interpol not from Europe or the United States, taking office after the assembly concludes on Thursday.
He emphasized promoting diversity, stating, "a strong Interpol is one that includes everyone.

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