Trump Administration Marks the Signing of the Geneva Consensus Declaration
On Thursday, October 22, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and HHS Secretary Alex Azar participated in the virtual signing of the Geneva Consensus Declaration,…
ICE, Brazil Federal Police partnership lead to arrest of human smuggler
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’ Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) directorate assisted Brazil’s Federal Police in the capture of a dual Egyptian-Lebanese national for the smuggling…
USAID and the IDB Announce $2 million in New Awards to Support Venezuelans Through Employment, Financial...
The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), announced $2 million for five new awards under…
U.S. Government Donates more than USD $110,000 to the Health System and Communities in Rio
Favela residents and health professionals in Rio de Janeiro will benefit from two donations delivered this week by the U.S. Consulate in Rio to help…
The United States and Brazil Strengthen Economic and Bilateral Ties
The United States and Brazil Strengthen Economic and Bilateral Ties The two countries signed a trade protocol and the U.S. extended over R$ 11 billion…
Amb. O’Brien Remarks at the Joint Press Conference at Itamaraty
Amb. O’Brien Remarks at the Joint Press Conference at Itamaraty (As delivered.) Mr. President, Foreign Minister, thank you for hosting me. It’s an honor to…
United States and Brazil Sign US $1 Billion Memorandum of Understanding
The agreement opens opportunities for business promotion in telecommunications, energy, infrastructure, and more. Brasilia, October 20, 2020 – Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and…
Fact Sheet: Export-Import Bank of the United States
Buy More U.S. Goods and Services with Competitive Financing The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM) supports the financing of U.S. goods and services purchased…
Fact Sheet: Artemis Accords – United for Peaceful Exploration of Deep Space
The Artemis Accords, led by NASA, describe a shared vision for principles, grounded in the Outer Space Treaty of 1967, to create a safe and…
Brazil and US Sign U.S.-Brazil Protocol on Trade Rules and Transparency
The three areas covered by the Protocol speed up trade and represent an important step in the ongoing work between the two countries Brasilia, October…
United States and Brazil Sign New Protocol on Trade Rules and Transparency
The United States and Brazil are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of a Protocol on Trade Rules and Transparency. This agreement is the latest…
Fact Sheet: U.S.-Brazil 2020 Protocol on Transparency and Trade Rules
Key Facts The Protocol updates the existing Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation, in place from 2011, with three new annexes that can deliver practical…
Fact Sheet: U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
October 2020 Results in Brazil (Total = US $ 984 million) Committed Projects: We recently committed a total investment of $425 million for the following…
US National Security Advisor to travel to Brazil on October 19-20
Brasilia, October 16, 2020: The U.S. National Security Advisor, Robert O’Brien, will visit São Paulo and Brasília, on October 19-20, for a series of meetings with…
Health Alert: Extension of Brazil Travel Restrictions on Land and Sea Borders
Health Alert: October 16, 2020 Location: Brazil Event: Extension of Brazil Travel Restrictions on Land and Sea Borders Effective October 14, Brazil extended the restrictions on entry of foreigners by land (unless for transit) and…
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Brasilia, Brazil
October 15, 2020 Location: Brazil Event: Several state authorities across Brazil have announced the dates of their annual prisoner visitation release known as “Saidão” (the big exit), during…
Health Alert: Proof of Health Insurance No Longer Required for Air Travel to Brazil
Health Alert: October 8, 2020 Location: Brazil Event: Proof of Health Insurance No Longer Required for Air Travel to Brazil Effective October 2, the Government of Brazil no longer requires foreign travelers to present proof of health insurance valid in…
Message for U.S. Citizens – Options to Return your Absentee Ballot!
Missed the U.S. Mission in Brazil October 2 target date to mail your absentee ballot? DON’T DESPAIR, BUT ACT NOW if you plan to vote in the November 2020 election! Remember: U.S. embassies and consulates are…
