International relationsNearly 2 years later, U.S. confirms Garcetti as ambassador to India
Washington fills crucial hole in global strategy, after nominee faced scandal
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.