Nearly 2 years later, U.S. confirms Garcetti as ambassador to India

Washington fills crucial hole in global strategy, after nominee faced scandal

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Eric Garcetti, then mayor of Los Angeles, speaks during the ninth Summit of the Americas, held during June 2022 in the city. © Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The U.S. Senate confirmed President Joe Biden's nominee Eric Garcetti as ambassador to India on Wednesday, ending a nearly two-year nomination fight over allegations the former Los Angeles mayor mishandled workplace harassment complaints.

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