Diplomat tapped as Latvia's new FM as incumbent quits amid scandal
HELSINKI - The head of Latvia's government tapped an experienced diplomat to become the Baltic nation's new foreign minister after the incumbent stepped down earlier this week amid a criminal probe over alleged misuse of government funds.
The ruling center-right New Unity party decided to back the nomination of Baiba Braze, 57, who is currently the ambassador for special tasks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,