United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Health Alert: Alcohol Poisoning from Backer Beer January 23, 2020 Location: Brazil, country-wide Event: Due to deaths and illness from suspected poisoning, the Ministry of Agriculture ordered Backer Brewery to cease production of its following brands: Belorizontina, Capixaba, Capitão Senra, Pele Vermelha, Fargo 46, Backer Pilsen, Brown, Backer D2, Corleone, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met yesterday with Brazilian Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo on the margins of the Counter Terrorism Ministerial in Bogota, Colombia. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Araujo highlighted our close partnership in the global fight against terrorism.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 January, 2020 | Topics: News
I was very encouraged how we grew our regional focus on terrorism when we had our meeting in July. The tough stand that we took, we united. It was proof that we intend to build out a hemisphere of freedom together.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 January, 2020 | Topics: Speeches, Western Hemisphere
I want to thank the Permanent Council Chair from Guyana for honoring the United States request to speak today. And I’d also like to recognize the OAS’s superb Secretary General, Luis Almagro, for your excellent leadership in support of democratic values.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere
Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in 2020 U.S. Elections
br.usembassy.gov Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for the House and Senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 January, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Travel Advisory Update January 15, 2020 On Tuesday, January 14, 2020, the Department of State updated the Travel Advisory for Brazil. The overall travel advisory level has not changed. We have made changes in formatting to make it easier for potential travelers to find crucial information. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 January, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 8, 2020 Grand Foyer 11:28 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: As long as I am President of the United States, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. Good morning. I’m pleased to inform you: The American people should be extremely grateful ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 January, 2020 | Topics: News, President of the United States
Selectees will spend three weeks in the U.S. participating in leadership workshops, social entrepreneurship projects and meetings with government representatives Brasília, January 7, 2020 – Fifty public school students from all over the country, selected to participate in the eighteenth edition of the Youth Ambassadors Program, arrived in Brasilia on January 6, before leaving for a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 January, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Brazil, Youth Ambassadors
At the direction of the President, the U.S. military has taken decisive defensive action to protect U.S. personnel abroad by killing Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. General Soleimani was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 January, 2020 | Topics: International Security, News
In response to repeated Kata’ib Hizbollah (KH) attacks on Iraqi bases that host Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) coalition forces, U.S. forces have conducted precision defensive strikes against five KH facilities in Iraq and Syria that will degrade KH’s ability to conduct future attacks against OIR coalition forces. The five targets include three KH locations in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 December, 2019 | Topics: International Security, News, Press Releases
Growth in the Americas • América Crece, or América Cresce, is a U.S. government initiative that seeks to catalyze private sector investment in infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 December, 2019 | Topics: Exclude
The Challenge: The Americas seek to facilitate economic prosperity, security, and good governance. The Americas face a shortfall in infrastructure investment, which drags on economic growth. The region needs $100-150 billion in new annual infrastructure investment. Growing population centers and economic markets necessitate increased investment to ensure market diversification, energy security, and continued growth. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 December, 2019 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere
Nearly two and a half centuries ago, American colonists broke free of a tyrannical monarchy and rose from the shadow of oppression, creating a new Republic predicated on liberty and the rule of law. Innate to the identity of this new Nation was a revolutionary commitment to the preservation of individual rights. The Framers drafted ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 December, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, News
Opinion article written by Robert Destro, EUA continuam comprometidos com a Declaração Universal de Direitos Humanos, U.S. Department of State, and published on Folha de São Paulo, 10 December 2019.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 December, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News
Opinion article written by Michael Kozak, Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs, U.S. Department of State, and published on
O Globo , 05 December 2019 Democratic self-determination requires commitment to human rights Sometimes-violent protests have recently filled the streets of cities across the Americas. Some critics once again seek to cast the United States as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 December, 2019 | Topics: Interviews/Op-eds, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on December 16, 2019
br.usembassy.gov Consular representatives from U.S. Embassy Brasilia will be in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on Monday, December 16 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. A consular officer will be available then to meet with U.S. citizens, accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 December, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Message for U.S. Citizens: Thanksgiving Message from Charge d’Affaires William Popp br.usembassy.gov On behalf of the entire U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Brazil, my family and I extend warm greetings and best wishes to everyone celebrating Thanksgiving in Brazil this year. Thanksgiving is an opportunity to express gratitude for what we cherish most – a loving ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 November, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
The 10th meeting of the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum was held today in Washington, D.C., with CEO members providing joint recommendations to both governments on how to strengthen the U.S.-Brazil commercial relationship and grow bilateral trade and investment. The U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum is currently comprised of 20 CEOs of companies based in the United States and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 November, 2019 | Topics: Business, Doing Business in the U.S., News, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
According to the 2019 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange data released today by IIE and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Brazil is the 9th leading country worldwide sending students to the United States, increasing by 9.8 percent, the second largest percentage increase in international students from any ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Health Alert: Dengue in Brazil November 7, 2019 Location: Brazil, country-wide Event: Dengue is an ongoing risk in Brazil. After low numbers of dengue cases in 2017-18, Brazil has already recorded more cases in 2019 (1,439,471 as of September 11) than occurred in either of those outbreak years. Public health ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 November, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Western Hemisphere
Rio de Janeiro, November 6, 2019 – The USS WASP visited Rio de Janeiro October 30-November 4 on her way home to Norfolk, Virginia after being stationed in Japan since 2017. The visit was a testament to the strength of the friendship and partnership between Brazil and the United States, the two largest democracies in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 November, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Consul General, Events, News, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere
On November 4-6, 2019, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service has organized a Brazil Infrastructure Trade Mission aimed at increasing U.S. private sector participation in Brazilian infrastructure projects.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 November, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, News, Press Releases, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Today the United States began the process to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 November, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. Secretary of State
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil unveiled, this Wednesday, October 30, the names of 50 Brazilian students selected to take part in the Youth Ambassadors Program 2020. This year, the program commemorates its 18th anniversary, and reaching the age of adulthood, relevant changes will be made to this initiative of social responsibility.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 October, 2019 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
A six-week program will help participants create business models to generate sustainable revenues. Applications will be accepted until November 30
The International Center of Journalists (ICFJ) is accepting applications for the Digital Entrepreneurship program for journalists, technologists, and media entrepreneurs, who are fluent in English in Latin America. The program, A Digital Path to Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Latin America, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Western Hemisphere
Today’s election of the former Maduro regime in Venezuela to the UN Human Rights Council is an embarrassment to the United Nations and a tragedy for the people of Venezuela.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 October, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Western Hemisphere
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs R. Clarke Cooper led the U.S. delegation at the 2019 U.S.-Brazil Political-Military Dialogue on October 10 in Brasilia.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 October, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Contrary to media reports, the United States, consistent with the March 19 Joint Statement from President Trump and President Bolsonaro, fully supports Brazil beginning the process to become a full member of the OECD.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 October, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, News, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
The March 19 Joint Statement from President Trump and President Bolsonaro clearly stated support for Brazil beginning the process to become a full member of the OECD and welcomed Brazil’s ongoing efforts regarding economic reforms, best practices, and a regulatory framework in line with the standards of the OECD. We stand by this statement. We ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 October, 2019 | Topics: Economic Issues, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs R. Clarke Cooper travels to Brasilia for the 2019 U.S.-Brazil Political-Military Dialogue on October 8-11.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 October, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on October 25, 2019
br.usembassy.gov Consular representatives from U.S. Embassy Brasilia will be in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A consular officer will be available to meet with U.S. citizens to accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 October, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Brasilia, September 27, 2019: The United States is cooperating with the Government of Brazil to combat the fires in the Amazon by sending a team of U.S. wildfire experts to provide technical support to Brazilian fire investigators. On September 12-25, a team of specialists from USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA), with expertise in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 September, 2019 | Topics: Environment, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates, the FBI in Brazil and the Department of Special Activities of the Federal District Civil Police (Depate / PCDF), with the support of the Brazilian Intelligence Agency (ABIN), promoted the training of Brazilian security agents to quickly and effectively respond to attacks involving shooters in public spaces.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 September, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: National Voter Registration Day September 24th
br.usembassy.gov The U.S. Embassy would like to inform all U.S. citizens that September 24th is National Voter Registration Day! Please use this link to register to vote in your state:
https://www.fvap.gov/ If you need any assistance please contact a Voting Assistance ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 September, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
São Luis, Brazil – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded a grant to develop a smart grid telecommunications support plan for Brazilian energy and utility investment company Grupo Equatorial Energia. The plan will help improve the delivery of electricity to more than 2.4 million customers in the state of Maranhão. “Smart grid telecommunications ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 September, 2019 | Topics: Energy, Press Releases, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
On September 13, Secretary Michael R. Pompeo launched the U.S.-Brazil Strategic Partnership Dialogue with Brazilian Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 September, 2019 | Topics: Economic Issues, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere
Good morning, everyone. It’s my great pleasure to welcome my friend Foreign Minister Araujo and other distinguished members of the Brazilian delegation to the State Department.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 September, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
On Patriot Day, we solemnly remember the nearly 3,000 people who perished on September 11, 2001. With gratitude, we honor the brave first responders, resolute members of our military, and ordinary Americans who showed extraordinary courage to save others on that fateful day. We will always be grateful for the heroic men and women of our ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 September, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I am honored to congratulate the people of Brazil on the 197th anniversary of your independence.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 September, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
United States Consulate General Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: Phone Outage at U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro August 31, 201 There will be a phone outage at U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 6 am to midnight. If you have an emergency involving a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 August, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
From September 2 to 27, the Regional English Language Office (RELO) of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil will parter with EduSim, the National Council of Secretaries of Education (Consed), and Nova Escola to promote the English Olympics 2019. The English Olympics 2019 aims to encourage English language learning in Brazil. The event, which is free ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 August, 2019 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
Interview given to Beatriz Bulla, from Estado de São Paulo newspaper, published on 27/08/2019. According to Caroline Casagrande, Deputy Secretary for Academic Programs of the U.S. government, the number of Brazilians in universities in the country grew 12% in the last school year and the idea is to increase even more. Interview with Caroline Casagrande, Deputy Secretary for U.S. Government Academic Programs Beatriz Bulla, Washington correspondent WASHINGTON – ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 August, 2019 | Topics: Education, Embassy, English Learning, Interviews/Op-eds, Key Officials, News, Public Affairs, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. booth in the International Pavilion will have information on tourism and educational opportunities in the United States. Porto Alegre, August 23, 2019 – The United States Consulate General in Porto Alegre, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Commerce, will launch its booth at the 42nd Expointer’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 August, 2019 | Topics: Business, News, Porto Alegre, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
After careful analysis of future visa demand and existing capacity of consular services already offered throughout Brazil, the U.S. Department of State will not build a new consulate in Belo Horizonte in the foreseeable future.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 August, 2019 | Topics: Belo Horizonte, News, Press Releases, Visas, Western Hemisphere
From August 19 to 23, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates will bring to Brazil the media expert Samaruddin "Sam " Stewart to minister lectures and discuss the use of technologies to combatmisinformation, new ways of producing and distributing news, and new trends of journalism.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 August, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, News, Notification, Press Releases, Sao Paulo, Science and Technology, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Consulate General in Porto Alegre will resume normal consular operations on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. Applicants whose interviews in Porto Alegre were cancelled should reschedule their appointments. All appointments for visas must be made online at
https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-br/niv . Please consult our
website and follow us on
social media for information about U.S. Embassy and Consulate services and activities.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 August, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Porto Alegre
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on August 26 and 27, 2019
br.usembassy.gov Consular representatives from U.S. Embassy Brasilia will be in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on Monday afternoon, August 26, and Tuesday morning, August 27, 2019. A consular officer will be available to meet with U.S. citizens, accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 August, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Funding opportunities are open for Belém, Manaus, Brasília, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, São Luís, and São Paulo Brasília, August 15, 2019: The U.S. Embassy and Consulates and the Regional English Language Office (RELO) are seeking proposals from non-profit educational organizations, with English language teaching capacity, to create and implement Access Programs in: Belém, Recife, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 August, 2019 | Topics: Education, Embassy, English Learning, News, Porto Alegre, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo
Subject: Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General Porto Alegre, Brazil (August 12, 2019) Location: Esquina Democratica in the Centro Historico of Porto Alegre Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, beginning at 5 pm local time and lasting until midnight. The demonstration intends to protest policies of the federal government. Spontaneous demonstrations ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert
The U.S. Consulate General in Porto Alegre resumes limited visa appointments beginning Monday, August 12, while repair work in our consular facilities continues.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 August, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, News, Porto Alegre, Western Hemisphere
U.S. universities share U.S. study opportunities in Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and Sao Paulo The United States Mission to Brazil, in partnership with EducationUSA, the U.S. Department of State’s official network for studies in the United States, and partner institutions in Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, and Sao Paulo, will hold the 16th edition of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 August, 2019 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Consulate General in Porto Alegre has suspended routine visa services temporarily for repair work in our consular facilities. American citizen services for U.S. citizens will not be affected.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Porto Alegre, Western Hemisphere
During his July 29 to August 1 visit, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross reinforced strong and growing U.S.-Brazil relations. On July 30, Secretary Ross and Chargé d’Affaires William Popp participated in
Amcham Brasil’s 100th anniversary celebration in São Paulo and met with São Paulo state Governor João Doria. Secretary Ross highlighted the United States’ ongoing commitment ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Thanks also for the opportunity to participate in today’s infrastructure forum.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 August, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Key Officials, News, Speeches, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere
Thank you, Norm, for the kind words and to the CG/LA team for convening this discussion highlighting the future of Venezuela.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 August, 2019 | Topics: Business, Embassy, Key Officials, News, Speeches, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere
As prepared for Delivery July 30, 2019 SAO PAULO, BRAZIL, AMCHAM CENTENNIAL Intro by Mr. Luiz Pretti, Chairman of the Board of AmCham-Brasil and President of Cargill Brazil Thank you for the kind words. It’s great to be here for the Chamber’s centennial celebration. AmCham-Sao Paulo has long been an important partner for the Department ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 July, 2019 | Topics: Speeches, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, will travel to São Paulo and Brasilia, from July 29 to August 1. The first visit by a U.S. Secretary of Commerce to Brazil since 2011.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 July, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases
As representatives of the international community, we recognize that religious communities of all traditions can be powerful, peaceful forces for good in the world. We call upon all governments to respect the individual’s human right to believe or not believe, to practice any faith tradition or none.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 July, 2019 | Topics: News
Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Consulate General Recife, Brazil July 19, 2019 Consular Agency Fortaleza closed from August 9 to 23, 2019
br.usembassy.gov Consular Agency Fortaleza will be closed for business from August 9 to 23, 2019. No routine American Citizen Services (consular reports of birth abroad, first time or renewal passport applications, or notary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 July, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
July 20 marks the 50 anniversary of the landing on the moon by the Apollo 11 mission astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 July, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, Sao Paulo, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Consulate Recife, Brazil July 18, 2019 Recife – Resumption of Routine Consular Services
br.usembassy.gov The U.S. Consulate General of Recife would like to announce that we will resume regular consular operations beginning on July 18th, 2019. The latest information on visa appointment availability can be found on our appointment website ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 July, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Brazilian Air Force Gen. Raul Botelho, Chief of the Brazilian Armed Forces’ Joint Staff visited the headquarters of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) in Miami yesterday.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 July, 2019 | Topics: International Security, News, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere | Tags: security
“The protection of religious freedom is central to the Trump administration’s foreign policy, and protecting this human right is an essential part of who we are as Americans.” – U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, October 27, 2018
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 July, 2019 | Topics: Direitos humanos, Fact Sheets, Human Rights
Candomblé priest and founder of the Commission to Combat Religious Intolerance (CCIR) in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Ivanir dos Santos, will receive the International Religious Freedom Award from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in recognition of Dos Santos’ long and courageous battle for religious freedom and tolerance.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 July, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases, Rio de Janeiro
Two hundred forty-three years ago today, our Founding Fathers, gathered in Philadelphia, adopted the Declaration of Independence and cast off the shackles of tyranny. They boldly proclaimed the inherent truth that each individual has unalienable rights that come from our Creator, and that among them are the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 July, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States
The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, the U.S. Consulates General in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Recife and Porto Alegre, and the Embassy Branch Office in Belo Horizonte separately held celebrations to mark the 243rd Independence Day of the United States of America.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 July, 2019 | Topics: Belo Horizonte, Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, Events, News, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
I’d like to thank the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Jair Messias Bolsonaro, and the First Lady Mrs. Michelle Bolsonaro for their presence tonight. It is a great pleasure and a great honor to receive you here at the Embassy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 July, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, Events, News, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
One hundred and eleven students from Brazilian public schools are participating, from July 1 to 5, in an English Immersion program “English Immersion USA” – sponsored by the United States Embassy and its Consulates in Brazil.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 July, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Education, Embassy, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
U.S. Citizens and their immediate family members are invited to an Independence Day celebration on July 6th. Doors open at 4:00 pm and we have plans for a fun filled evening, with LIVE performances by Banda Soda Sound, Música e Cidadania and Batala Band, free activities, snacks and desserts and of course a live fireworks ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 July, 2019 | Topics: Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much everybody. We’re with a gentleman who had one of the greatest election wins anywhere in the world, as far as I’m concerned, and he was very proud of his relationship with President Trump — President of Brazil.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao and Brazilian Minister of Infrastructure Tarcísio Gomes de Freitas today signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (Memorandum) that will strengthen collaboration on transportation infrastructure investment strategies and on key transportation priorities in technology and innovation between the U.S. and Brazil.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 June, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Western Hemisphere
The program will take 50 public school students for a three-week exchange in the US. Applications until August 11th Brasilia, June 25, 2019 – The Youth Ambassadors program completes 18 years in 2019, and reaching the age of adulthood, the program will make relevant changes to this initiative of social responsibility of the U.S. Embassy and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 June, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Youth Ambassadors
On June 25, the United States Consulate in Porto Alegre became the United States Consulate General in Porto Alegre. The change was announced by the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Brazil, William Popp, during the celebration of the 243rd Anniversary of Independence of the United States of America held that day at the consulate in Porto ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 June, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Consul General, News, Porto Alegre, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
The Director and Founder of Marrion Fire & Risk Consultancy, Christopher Marrion, will deliver a number of lectures in Brazil on protecting cultural heritage from fire and disasters, and prevention and recovery. He will be in Brasilia, from June 24 to 25, in Rio de Janeiro, from June 26 to 29, and in São Paulo ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 June, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. I’m proud to be here today to speak about the State Department’s ongoing mission to advance international religious freedom. This mission is not just a Trump administration priority – it’s a deeply personal one. For many years, I was a Sunday school teacher and a deacon at my church.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 June, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
Good afternoon. It is the assessment of the United States Government that the Islamic Republic of Iran is responsible for the attacks that occurred in the Gulf of Oman today. This assessment is based on intelligence, the weapons used, the level of expertise needed to execute the operation, recent similar Iranian attacks on shipping, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 June, 2019 | Topics: News
Weather Alert – United States Mission to Brazil (June 13, 2019)
https://br.usembassy.gov/ Location: Recife Event: Due to the impact of heavy rains and high tides, U.S. Consulate General Recife will suspend operations at 2:30 PM on Thursday, June 13. We will have limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Actions to Take: Monitor local ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 June, 2019 | Topics: Alert
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Visa Waiver for U.S. Citizens The Brazilian government announced that effective June 17, 2019, a visitor visa (electronic or paper) will not be required for U.S. citizens to travel to Brazil for the purposes of tourism, business, transit and artistic and sportive activities, for stays of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 June, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Visa Waiver for U.S. Citizens
br.usembassy.gov The Brazilian government announced that effective June 17, 2019, a visitor visa (electronic or paper) will not be required for U.S. citizens to travel to Brazil for the purposes of tourism, business, transit and artistic and sportive activities, for stays of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 June, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Today, the U.S. and Brazil’s longstanding partnership is advancing concretely for the mutual benefit. Our prosperous cooperation includes four important elements: employment, security, ties between our peoples and democracy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 June, 2019 | Topics: Business, Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, News, Policy, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere
Brasília, June 4, 2019 – The United States and Brazil held their latest Disarmament and Nonproliferation Dialogue in Brasilia, Brazil on June 3, 2019. This meeting is one of several ongoing exchanges held by the United States and Brazil to strengthen bilateral cooperation in nuclear disarmament and arms control; export control; IAEA safeguards, and nuclear, biological ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 June, 2019 | Topics: International Security, News, Press Releases, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
On June 4, we honor the heroic protest movement of the Chinese people that ended on June 4, 1989, when the Chinese Communist Party leadership sent tanks into Tiananmen Square to violently repress peaceful demonstrations calling for democracy, human rights, and an end to rampant corruption.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 June, 2019 | Topics: News
27 American youth from 22 different states in the U.S. are in Brazil to participate in a three-week exchange in Brazil, from June 3-19. They are between 13 and 17 years old, and they will spend three days in Brasilia to visit the capital. Then in smaller groups, they will travel to three Brazilian cities, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 June, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere, Youth Ambassadors
As we celebrate LGBT Pride Month and recognize the outstanding contributions that LGBT people have made to our great Nation, let us also stand in solidarity with the many LGBT people who live in dozens of countries worldwide that punish, imprison, or even execute individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation. My Administration has ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 June, 2019 | Topics: Gender Issues, Human Rights, News, President of the United States
Diplomatic missions in Brasilia and the UN System in Brazil unite on May 17 to again renew their commitment to fight for equality and dignity for all. On the International Day Against LGBTI-phobia – Discrimination Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People (IDAHOT) — May 17 — the European Union Delegation in Brazil, in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 May, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil
The U.S. Consulate General in Recife will suspend routine visa and American citizens services from June 20 to July 12 to renovate our facilities to provide better customer service for visa applicants and U.S. citizens. During this period, visa applicants and American citizens seeking routine services must apply through the U.S. Consulates in São Paulo, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 May, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Notification, Recife, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
The U.S. Consulate General in Recife will suspend routine consular services temporarily from June 20 to July 12. American citizens and visa applicants may schedule appointments at our U.S. Consulates in São Paulo, Porto Alegre, and Rio de Janeiro or at the Embassy in Brasilia. During this time, we will be renovating our facility to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 May, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
On May 10, 1944, in the midst of World War II, an American PBY-Catalina amphibious aircraft on a routine flight from Belem to Recife fell from the sky near a small settlement in the rugged sertão of Rio Grande do Norte. All ten members of the crew, U.S. sailors attached to the Navy maritime patrol ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, History, News, Public Affairs, Recife
May 8, 2019 TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: In accordance with section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2321k), I am providing notice of my intent to designate Brazil as a Major Non-NATO Ally. I am making this designation in recognition of the Government of Brazil’s recent ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 May, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Brazil | Tags: White House
On World Press Freedom Day, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting safety and freedom for members of the press. A free and independent media is indispensable to a vibrant, functioning democracy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 May, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
MMA Secretary for International Cooperation Roberto Castelo Branco and MMA technical teams; USAID/ Brazil Mission Director and USAID Regional Staff kicked off the SERVIR Amazonia project in Brasilia April 25 with an opening technical workshop.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 April, 2019 | Topics: Environment, News, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met yesterday with Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo of Brazil. They noted the positive momentum in the U.S.-Brazil partnership following President Bolsonaro’s March visit, including increased cooperation on defense and security issues.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 April, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Remarks Kimberly Breier Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Washington, DC April 26, 2019 Thank you, Eric, and thank you to the Council for hosting me today. It’s a great honor for me to be here and to give these first remarks as Eric noted. This is a conversation that could not be more timely. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 April, 2019 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Political Affairs, Speeches, Trade and Commercial Affairs, Western Hemisphere
United States policy on Venezuela is focused on ensuring free, fair, and transparent elections that bring prosperity and democracy back to the people of Venezuela. In service of this goal, the United States has undertaken a series of strong policy actions since 2017 meant to pressure the former Maduro regime and support democratic actors.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 April, 2019 | Topics: Economic Issues, Fact Sheets, News, Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere
Earth Day is a celebration of the abundant beauty and life-sustaining bounty of our natural environment. On this day, we reaffirm our responsibility to protect God’s wondrous creation for future generations.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 April, 2019 | Topics: Climate, Environment, President of the United States
United States Consulate General Recife, Brazil Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: Phone system restored at U.S. Consulate General Recife April 22, 2019 U.S. Consulate Recife’s phone system has been restored and operations are back to normal. U.S. Consulate General Recife Rua Gonçalves Maia 163 Boa Vista, Recife, PE — 50070-125 After-Hours Emergencies: (81) ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 April, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
United States Consulate General Recife, Brazil Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: Phone Outage at U.S. Consulate General Recife April 22, 2019 U.S. Consulate Recife is experiencing problems with its phone system, and calls are not going in or out at this time. We are working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. If you ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 April, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
United States Consulate General Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: Phone Outage at U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro April 13, 2019 There will be a phone outage at U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 9am until 6pm. If you have an emergency involving a U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 April, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
As part of the United States’ commitment to broaden and deepen its defense partnership with Brazil, a high-level delegation of U.S. officials from the Departments of Defense, State and Commerce, led by Chargé d'Affaires to the U.S. Mission in Brazil, William Popp, attended the Defense Industry Dialogue (DID) today.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 April, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, News, Press Releases, Rio de Janeiro, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Last week, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross met with Brazil’s Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes on the occasion of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s first official visit to the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Mission in Brazil, together with the Department of State’s EducationUSA and partner institutions in Porto Alegre, Florianópolis, Campinas, Belo Horizonte, Recife, Fortaleza e Belém, will host the EducationUSA Roadshow for Brazilians interested in studying in the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 March, 2019 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
BASIC EDUCATION For Teachers STEM TechCamp: In partnership with the University of São Paulo and the Laboratory of Integrated Technologic Systems (LSI-TEC). During one week in February, 60 curriculum coordinators and public school teachers in STEM areas from each state in Brazil participate in workshops and practical sessions using design thinking techniques led by ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Education, Fact Sheets, News, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today, President Donald J. Trump and President Jair Messias Bolsonaro of Brazil committed to building a new partnership between their two countries focused on increasing prosperity, enhancing security, and promoting democracy, freedom, and national sovereignty. President Trump and President Bolsonaro reiterated that the United States and Brazil ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, News, President of the United States, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere | Tags: #BolsonaroVisit
On March 18, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation Christopher Ford and Brazilian Minister of Foreign Relations Ambassador Ernesto Araújo signed the Technology Safeguards Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil on technology safeguards associated with U.S. participation in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, Key Officials, News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: #BolsonaroVisit
Brazil and the United States enjoy a strong military-to-military partnership. We look forward to further strengthening our cooperation under the leadership of our two countries.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, News, President of the United States, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere | Tags: #BolsonaroVisit
Today, United States Agency for International Development Administrator Mark Green and the Brazilian Secretary of the Office of International Relations within the Ministry of the Environment, Roberto Castelo Branco, signed a Letter of Intent to work toward the launch of the first-ever biodiversity-focused impact-investment fund for the Brazilian Amazon.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Environment, Featured Event, News, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere | Tags: #BolsonaroVisit
The United States and Brazil announced their intent to establish the U.S.-Brazil Energy Forum (USBEF), a new bilateral government-to-government energy cooperative framework. The Forum will be driven by effective interagency coordination on both sides and informed by industry and private sector representatives from the United States and Brazil. The Forum will be chaired by the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Energy, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: #BolsonaroVisit
The U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum was established in 2007 and brings together up to 12 U.S. and 12 Brazilian CEOs to develop joint recommendations for both governments on how to increase bilateral trade.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Business, Featured Event, News, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere | Tags: #BolsonaroVisit
The Governments of the United States of America and the Federative Republic of Brazil have collaborated, over decades, to conserve the biodiversity and promote the sustainable development of the Brazilian Amazon.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, News, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere | Tags: #BolsonaroVisit
During the visit by President Bolsonaro to Washington, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Marcos Pontes and State Department Deputy Assistant Secretary Jon Piechowski met with fourteen researchers impacted by the National Museum of Brazil fire. The researcher were conducting research at the National Museum in Rio de Janeiro and lost their work in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Education, Featured Event, News, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: #BolsonaroVisit
Security cooperation between the United States and Brazil is strong and growing. U.S. and Brazilian law enforcement agencies will deepen existing partnerships through expanding cooperation, advancing on our commitment through the
U.S.-Brazil Permanent Security Forum . The U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation signed agreements on March 18, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, International Security, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere | Tags: #BolsonaroVisit, #SecurityForum
U.S. Consulate and Cinemateca Capitólio will screen feature films and documentaries in free sessions from March 26 to April 2 Porto Alegre celebrates its anniversary on March 26 and the U.S. Consulate decided to honor the city and its residents with a free showcase of films at the most iconic movie theater of Porto Alegre, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, News, Porto Alegre, Press Releases, Public Affairs
NASA Deputy Administrator James Morhard, right, shakes hands with President of the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB) Carlos Augusto Teixeira de Moura, left, after signing an agreement for cooperation on the Scintillation Prediction Observations Research Task (SPORT), an upcoming NASA-AEB heliophysics CubeSat partnership on March 18, 2019, at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: #BolsonaroVisit
President Donald J. Trump will welcome President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil to the White House on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 March, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, News, President of the United States, Western Hemisphere | Tags: #BolsonaroVisit
On International Women’s Day, we honor women worldwide for their vital role in shaping and strengthening our communities, families, governments, and businesses. We celebrate their vision, leadership, and courage, and we reaffirm our commitment to promoting equal opportunity for women everywhere.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 March, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States
Message for U.S. Citizens U.S. Consulate General São Paulo March 7, 2019
https://br.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/saopaulo/ The U.S. Consulate General in São Paulo is pleased to announce that representatives from the Social Security Administration’s Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) in Lisbon will be visiting São Paulo on March 26 and 27. FBU representatives will meet with interested parties to discuss ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 March, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Message for U.S. Citizens U.S. Consulate General Recife March 1, 2019 https://br.usembassy.gov The U.S. Consulate General in Recife is pleased to announce that representatives from the Social Security Administration’s Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) in Lisbon will be visiting Recife on March 22, 2019. FBU representatives will meet with interested parties to discuss the implications ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 March, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Representatives of Federal Benefits Unit Visiting Brasilia and Belo Horizonte, on March, 2019
br.usembassy.gov The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia is pleased to announce that representatives from the Social Security Administration’s Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) in Lisbon will be visiting Belo Horizonte on March 20 and Brasilia on March 29, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 March, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Representative of Federal Benefits Unit Visiting Manaus, on March 27, 2019
br.usembassy.gov The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia is pleased to announce that a representative from the Social Security Administration’s Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) in Lisbon will be visiting Manaus on March 27, 2019. He will meet with interested parties ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 March, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Message for U.S. Citizens U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro February 28, 2019
https://br.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/riodejaneiro/ The U.S. Consulate is pleased to announce that representatives from the Social Security Administration’s Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) in Lisbon will be visiting Rio de Janeiro on March 18, 2019. FBU representatives will meet with interested parties to discuss the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 March, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 25, 2019 Today, Vice President Pence announced that the United States is providing nearly $56 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support the regional response for the nearly 3.4 million Venezuelans who have fled Venezuela due to the political and economic crisis caused by Nicolas Maduro. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 February, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, Press Releases, Vice President of the United States, Western Hemisphere
Today has been a historic day. Interim President Juan Guaido, the National Assembly, and the people of Venezuela have been an inspiration to the world.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 February, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires William Popp (as prepared for delivery) The United States is proud to stand with Brazil and more than 50 countries that have recognized Venezuelan Interim President Juan Guaidó. We are grateful for the support and leadership of President Bolsonaro, his government and Brazilian institutions in pursuing a peaceful and constitutional return ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 February, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Speeches, Western Hemisphere
On February 22, the United States and its partners began pre-positioning additional humanitarian aid for Venezuelans in Boa Vista, Brazil in proximity to the Brazil-Venezuela border. This life-saving humanitarian assistance is made up of 178 metric tons of locally-procured food supplies and is ready to be delivered to Venezuelans suffering from severe food shortages inside ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 February, 2019 | Topics: Direitos humanos, Fact Sheets, Western Hemisphere
Washington, D.C., February 22, 2019 – Assistant Secretary Kimberly Breier will travel to Brazil and Paraguay February 24 to March 2 to promote regional prosperity, security, democracy, and human rights. From February 24 to 28, Assistant Secretary Breier will travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, and Sao Paulo to deepen U.S.-Brazil cooperation in support of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 February, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Press Releases, Public Affairs
On February 11-12, an international working group composed of law enforcement representatives from Brazil, United States, Australia, Belgium, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Israel, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, gathered in Brasilia to discuss the challenges of “Going Dark” encryption problem, which hinders criminal investigators’ ability to access digital evidence stored on encrypted devices.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
Location: Rio de Janeiro Event: Meteorologists predict a severe storm, with extremely strong winds and significant rains, will hit Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, February 13. U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro will reduce staff Wednesday due to this weather event. We will have limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Actions to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 February, 2019 | Topics: Alert
U.S. Embassy Brasília welcomes proposals from potential partners working in the area of refugee protection and assistance in Brazil. Deadline for submissions: March 30, 2019
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 February, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, News
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Boa Vista, Roraima, on February 15, 2019 br.usembassy.gov A consular officer from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia will be in Boa Vista, Roraima, on Friday, February 15, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., to meet with U.S. citizens in need of emergency services. The consul ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 February, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is publishing this Funding Opportunity Announcement for projects to be selected in 2019 – Annual Program Statement 2019 (Cycle II). We invite proposals that strengthen ties between the United States and Brazil, through cultural and exchange programs that highlight shared values ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 February, 2019 | Topics: Education, English Learning, Fact Sheets, Public Affairs
On February 10-13, U.S. Navy Admiral Craig Faller, Commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), is visiting Brasília and Rio de Janeiro and meeting with civilian and military leaders in order to discuss bilateral security cooperation with Brazilian counterparts in support of regional peace and Western Hemisphere stability.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 February, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Travel Advisory Update February 6, 2019. On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, the Department of State updated the Travel Advisory. The text below reflects the latest report and can also be found at www.travel.state.gov. Exercise increased caution in Brazil due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 February, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Good morning, everyone. What a glorious group to see assembled, and thank you all for traveling here to Washington for this important meeting.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 February, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
U.S. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney and Ambassador Gregg Doud, USTR Chief Agricultural Negotiator, visited Brasilia on February 6-7 to meet with Brazilian counterparts and underscore the importance of the bilateral agricultural trade relationship.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 February, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Brazil
We meet tonight at a moment of unlimited potential. As we begin a new Congress, I stand here ready to work with you to achieve historic breakthroughs for all Americans.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Policy, President of the United States, Speeches
On February 5, Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met with Brazilian Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo in Washington.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 February, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on February 14-15, 2019
br.usembassy.gov Consular representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia will be in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on Thursday, February 14, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, February 15, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A consular officer will be available ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 31 January, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Fifty public high school students from all parts of Brazil will return from the United States on February 3, after participating in the 17th exchange of the Youth Ambassadors Program.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 31 January, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Education, Embassy, English Learning, News, Notification, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, Youth Ambassadors
On January 25, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo certified the authority of Venezuela’s interim President Juan Guaido to receive and control certain property in accounts of the Government of Venezuela or Central Bank of Venezuela held by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or any other U.S. insured banks, in accordance with Section ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 January, 2019 | Topics: Economic Issues, News, Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere
We are deeply saddened by the tragic accident in Brumadinho, Brazil, where a burst dam has led to terrible loss of life and property. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been affected, and we offer our condolences to the families of those who have passed away.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 January, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Brazil | Tags: Brumadinho
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Pompeo January 28, 2019 Sanctions Against PDVSA and Venezuela Oil Sector Today, the United States has taken necessary actions to prevent the illegitimate former Maduro regime from further plundering Venezuela’s assets and natural resources. The United States has determined that persons ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 January, 2019 | Topics: Economic Issues, News, Political Affairs, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Washington – Today the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA) pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13850 for operating in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy. PdVSA is a Venezuelan state-owned oil company and a primary source of Venezuela’s income and foreign currency, to include ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 January, 2019 | Topics: Economic Issues, News, Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning. On behalf of President Trump and the American people I first want to thank Foreign Minister Miguel Vargas of the Dominican Republic, the current president of the Security Council, for scheduling this meeting.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 January, 2019 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
The United States stands with interim President Juan Guaido, the democratically elected National Assembly, and the people of Venezuela as they peacefully restore constitutional order to their country.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 January, 2019 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Pompeo January 23, 2019 Recognition of Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s interim President The United States recognizes Juan Guaidó as the new interim President of Venezuela, and strongly supports his courageous decision to assume that role pursuant to Article 233 of Venezuela’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 January, 2019 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2019 Statement from President Donald J. Trump Recognizing Venezuelan National Assembly President Juan Guaidó as the Interim President of Venezuela Today, I am officially recognizing the President of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Juan Guaidó, as the Interim President of Venezuela. In its ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 January, 2019 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Western Hemisphere
Security Alert – United States Mission to Brazil (January 11, 2019) Location: State of Ceará, Brazil Event: The U.S. Mission to Brazil advises U.S. citizens of heightened gang-related criminal activity and enhanced police presence in the state of Ceará. Criminal attacks against buses, banks, businesses, public buildings, and infrastructure in Fortaleza and in over 40 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 January, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
We announce the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Ambassador Ernesto Araujo, followed by the Secretary of State of the United States, Mr. Mike Pompeo.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 January, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with President Jair Bolsonaro in Brasilia, Brazil. Secretary Pompeo congratulated President Bolsonaro on his inauguration and reaffirmed the strong U.S.-Brazil partnership, rooted in our shared commitment to democracy, education, prosperity, security, and human rights.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 January, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, U.S. & Brazil
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo in Brasilia, Brazil. The two leaders reaffirmed the strong partnership between the United States and Brazil and discussed opportunities to expand cooperation on economic, education, and security issues.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 January, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, U.S. & Brazil
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today in Brasilia, Brazil.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 January, 2019 | Topics: International Security, Near East & North Africa, News, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Peruvian Foreign Minister Néstor Popolizio Bardalesin Brasilia, Brazil.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 January, 2019 | Topics: International Security, News, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release FACT SHEET: Secretary Pompeo Travels to Brazil and Colombia to Strengthen Prosperity, Security, and Democracy December 28, 2018 Secretary Pompeo is leading a Presidential Delegation to Brazil for the inauguration of President-elect Jair Bolsonaro, a leader who has expressed interest in closer ties with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 December, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Fact Sheets, U.S. Secretary of State, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Brazil and Colombia from December 31-January 2.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 December, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Event: The U.S. Embassy, Consulates, Consular Agencies, and Applicant Service Centers in Brazil will be closed on December 24-25 and will reopen for all routine and emergency consular services during standard operating hours starting December 26 and until further notice. The U.S. government lapse in appropriations will not affect the provision of these services at this ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert
President Trump has declared Monday, December 24, 2018, a holiday in the United States. The U.S. federal government, including the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, and all U.S. consulates and other offices/agencies in Brazil will close on December 24, 2018. Closed on Monday, December 24, 2018: U.S. Embassy Brasilia U.S. Consulate Porto Alegre U.S. Consulate General ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, News, Press Releases
U.S. Consul General in Rio de Janeiro Scott Hamilton visited Salvador, in Bahia, for the first time in early December, when he had the opportunity to get to know important symbols of Bahia’s history and culture, as well as its afrodescendant heritage, which has many similarities to the Afro-American heritage. Consul Hamilton visited Pelourinho, met with leaders ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 December, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces & BNCs, Consul General, Events, Political Affairs, Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, December 20, 2018 – The U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Brazil, the Fulbright Commission and the Smithsonian Institution announced on December 17, an emergency exchange program for 14 researchers whose research was interrupted by the fire at the National Museum in Rio de Janeiro, last September. In 2019, they will travel to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 December, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Consul General, Education, Events, Rio de Janeiro, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Brazil
President Donald J. Trump today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Federative Republic of Brazil to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Jair Bolsonaro on January 1, 2019, in Brasilia, Brazil.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 December, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Location: Abadiânia Event: Brazilian authorities are investigating allegations of sexual misconduct involving the Casa de Dom Inácio de Loyola and its leader Joao Teixeira de Faria (a.k.a. John of God). Media report several hundred women have made complaints to local authorities. Actions to Take: Contact Brazilian law enforcement and the U.S. Embassy or a U.S. Consulate ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Brazil, the Fulbright Commission and the Smithsonian Institution announce an emergency exchange program for 14 researchers whose research was interrupted by the fire at the National Museum in Rio de Janeiro. Fourteen researchers who were conducting research at the National Museum and lost their work in the September fire ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 December, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Press Releases
Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan will host a ministerial on counterterrorism cooperation in the Western Hemisphere on December 11, 2018.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 December, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Key Officials, News
EVENT: Please join us on at 09:30 EST, Wednesday, December 12 for an online video press briefing with the U.S. Coordinator for Counterterrorism, Ambassador Nathan A. Sales. Ambassador Sales will recap a landmark ministerial conference on counterterrorism focused on the Western Hemisphere and hosted by the Department of State. He will discuss the threat that ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Seventy years ago, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Emerging from a world war that shocked humanity with its cruelty, the sovereign nations of the world united to specify those rights that are inherent to all persons, and committed to their promotion and protection henceforth.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 December, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State
United States Mission to Brazil Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: Closing of U.S. Embassy and Consulates throughout Brazil on December 5, 2018, in honor of President George H.W. Bush
https://br.usembassy.gov/ President Trump has declared Wednesday, December 5, 2018, a National Day of Mourning in the United States, in recognition of the passing of former President ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 1, 2018 Devoted husband, loving father, steadfast friend, exemplary patriot: this is how I will always remember President George H. W. Bush. Whether he was serving in the skies over the Pacific during World War II, protecting America at CIA headquarters, or leading our ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 December, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
Melania and I join with a grieving Nation to mourn the loss of former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away last night. Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family, and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service—to be, in his words, “a thousand points ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 December, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, President of the United States, Press Releases
Chargé d’Affaires William Popp, accompanied by Defense Attaché COL Lorenzo Harris, visited the Natal Air Force Base (BANT) in Parnamirim, near Natal, Brazil to participate in the VIP Day of CRUZEX 2018 on November 25, 2018.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 November, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, News, U.S. & Brazil
Violence against women is a global issue that affects millions of people annually.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 November, 2018 | Topics: Gender Issues, Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State
Message for U.S. Citizens: Thanksgiving Message from Charge d’Affaires William Popp
br.usembassy.gov On behalf of the entire U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Brazil, my wife Milena and I extend warmest greetings and best wishes to everyone celebrating Thanksgiving in Brazil. Thanksgiving is of course a time to celebrate all the things ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 November, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Consulate General is pleased to invite you for a Town Hall in Natal Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. Location: Via Costeira – Parque das Dunas, Natal-RN (Specific location to be provided to registrants). The event will feature speakers from the Federal Police Department of Immigration, Civil Tourist Police and Arpen (the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on December 14, 2018
br.usembassy.gov Consular representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia will be in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais on Friday, December 14, 2018. A consular officer will be available to meet with U.S. citizens, accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
At the invitation of the Brazilian Air Force, the U.S. Air Force is participating in the Brazilian-led, multilateral CRUZEX VII air combat exercise November 18-30.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere
According to the 2018 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange data released today by IIE and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Brazil is the 10th leading country worldwide sending students to the United States, increasing by 11.7 percent, the second largest percentage increase in international students from any country worldwide between ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 November, 2018 | Topics: Education, Embassy, English Learning, Press Releases, Reports, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil
This week, my tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to Brazil comes to an end, I reflect back upon my almost two years in Brazil and am struck by the immense pleasure my wife Fatima and I have had traveling in this large, very diverse country, appreciating the rich culture and the warm hospitality of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The United States Diplomatic Mission to Brazil unveiled, on Tuesday, October 30, the names of 50 Brazilian students selected to take part in the 2019 Youth Ambassadors Program.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 31 October, 2018 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Christine Nyirjesy Bragale to lecture on Media Literacy in Manaus, Brasília, and São Paulo From November 6 to 13, the U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Brazil will bring the Vice-President of one of the most renowned U.S. Non-government organizations in Media Literacy,
the News Literacy Project , to lecture and participate in roundtable discussion on Media Literacy and Informational ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 October, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
The United States congratulates Jair Bolsonaro on his election as the next president of Brazil. We salute Brazil’s strong commitment to democracy and congratulate the Brazilian people on participating in a successful election.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 October, 2018 | Topics: News
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke by phone today with Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 October, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Secretary Pompeu
Security Alert – United States Mission to Brazil (October 22, 2018) Location: Brasilia Event: During the early morning hours on Monday, October 22, a group of individuals detonated an explosive device in an automated teller machine (ATM) at Pier 21, a local shopping center in Brasilia. After detonating the device, the individuals exchanged gunfire with local ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 23, 2018 On United Nations Day, we recognize the many ways the United Nations has contributed to peace and security among nations. Since it was founded more than 70 years ago with the aim of breaking the cycle of global conflict, the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 October, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States
Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Consulate General Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Temporary Closure of Salvador Consular Agency: October 25-30, 2018 br.usembassy.gov The U.S. Consular Agency in Salvador, Bahia, will be closed from October 25-30, 2018. Normal business hours will resume on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. As a reminder, the U.S. Consulate General in Rio ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 October, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on October 29, 2018
br.usembassy.gov Consular representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia will be in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on Monday, October 29, 2018. A consular officer will be available to meet with U.S. citizens, accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) applications, and provide notarial services on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 October, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Partners of the Americas (Partners), the U.S. Department of State (DOS), and NAFSA: Association of International Educators (NAFSA) announce a new Innovation Fund grant competition to create higher education institutional partnerships between Brazil and the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 October, 2018 | Topics: Education, Innovation, News, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Western Hemisphere
Message for U.S. Citizens — United States Consulate Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Temporary Closure of Salvador Consular Agency
br.usembassy.gov The U.S. Consular Agency in Salvador, Bahia, will be closed from October 17-18, 2018. Normal business hours will resume on Friday, October 19, 2018. As a reminder, the U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro is able ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 October, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. presidential elections are big news worldwide every four years. But what happens in the midterm elections — so called because they come nearly two years into a president’s term — can have just as big an impact on the direction of the country.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 October, 2018 | Topics: News
The U.S. Consulate General in Recife is pleased to invite you for a Town Hall in Fortaleza Monday, October 22, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. Location: Av. Beira Mar, Meireles (Specific location to be provided to registrants) The event will feature speakers from the Federal Police Department of Immigration, Civil Tourist Police, and Arpen (the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 October, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Message for U.S. Citizens: Overseas and Military Voters Should Vote Now
br.usembassy.gov Overseas and military voters, please vote now. Election offices nationwide were required to send absentee ballots by September 22 to those registered overseas voters who requested them. Those who do not receive their ballot in time to return it by their state’s deadline have ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 October, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
From September 30 to October 3, the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar visited Fortaleza and São Paulo to discuss the ongoing collaboration between the United States and Brazil towards global health security, bilateral science partnership, and health sector reform.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 October, 2018 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, Press Releases
Alex M. Azar II FAPESP [São Paulo Research Foundation] São Paulo, Brazil The growing cost of healthcare is a challenge in the United States, as I know it is in Brazil. But we cannot let these costs tempt us to eat the seeds of tomorrow’s health innovations. I look forward to discussing how we can ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 October, 2018 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, Speeches, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies | Tags: SecretaryAzar
On the evening of September 29, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar will depart for Brazil where October 1- October 3, he will participate in bilateral meetings with government officials to discuss the ongoing collaboration between the United States and Brazil towards global health security and our bilateral science partnership.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 September, 2018 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, Press Releases
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 25, 2018 Vice President Mike Pence announced today at the 73rd regular session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, NY, more than $48 million in additional humanitarian U.S. assistance for Venezuelans affected by the man-made crisis in Venezuela. This funding will help provide ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 September, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Vice President of the United States
I’d like to also start by thanking Secretary Mordaunt for her tireless leadership on this issue, for her government, for Prime Minister May and for hosting today’s event.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 September, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights
Rio de Janeiro, September 21, 2018 – On September 12, a Research Physical Scientist in the Hydrological Sciences Lab at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center,
Dalia Kirschbaum , delivered an informal lecture to a group of 35 high school students. Dr. Kirschbaum presented her current work on the analyses of rainfall satellite images and modeling information to prevent ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 September, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, Science and Technology
Rio de Janeiro, 21 de setembro de 2018 – From September 11 to 13, Rio’s Pereira Passos Institute (IPP) hosted the II International Seminar on GeoData Programming (SIURB – Sistema Municipal de Informações Urbanas). The Consulate supported the participation of two U.S. specialists, invited by the City of Rio de Janeiro to participate in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 September, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, Rio de Janeiro, Science and Technology
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Anápolis, Goias on September 25, 2018
br.usembassy.gov Representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia are traveling to Anápolis, Goias on September 25, 2018. A Consular Officer will be available to meet with U.S. citizens, accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) applications, and provide notarial ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 September, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
After the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, memorials worldwide were created to honor the victims of 9/11. Three in the United States — built at the sites where each attack took place — stand as especially poignant reminders of the lives lost that day.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 September, 2018 | Topics: News
Tomorrow we honor the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the terrorist attacks 17 years ago on September 11.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 September, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to the people of Brazil on the anniversary of your independence.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 September, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
The fire at the National Museum of Brazil is a terrible tragedy. Our sympathies are with our colleagues and indeed, all of those in Brazil and well beyond who have benefited from and appreciated this wonderful Museum.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere
Message for U.S. Citizens: Voter Registration Facebook Live Session on September 5, 2018 at 2pm (Brasilia time)
br.usembassy.gov We have an invitation for you! U.S. Citizens across Brazil are invited to participate in a Voter Registration Facebook Live Session on September 5, 2018 at 2pm (Brasilia time). You will have the opportunity to ask a U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 31 August, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, U.S. Citizen Services
The third edition of the program will take 250 young leaders from 36 Latin American and Caribbean Brasilia, 20 August 2018 – The United States announces on Wednesday, August 22, the names of the 20 Brazilians selected for the Professional Scholarships Program – an initiative of the 2018 Young Leaders of the Americas (YLAI), sponsored ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 August, 2018 | Topics: Events, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Sao Paulo
U.S. Consulate in Recife, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens 17 August 2018 CONSULAR AGENCY FORTALEZA CLOSED FROM AUGUST 20 TO 21, 2018 Consular Agency Fortaleza will be closed for business from August 20 to 21, 2018. No routine American Citizen Services (Consular Report of Birth Abroad, first time or renewal passport applications, or notary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 August, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Recife, U.S. Citizen Services
United States Consulate Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: Temporary Closure of Salvador Consular Agency
br.usembassy.gov The U.S. Consular Agency in Salvador, Bahia will be closed from August 20 through August 21, 2018. Normal business hours will resume on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. For emergencies involving U.S. citizens, you may contact the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 August, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Rio de Janeiro, U.S. Citizen Services
Rio de Janeiro, August 16, 2018 – American education journalist Greg Toppo visited Rio August 8-9 in a series of events organized by the U.S. Consulate in Rio. Toppo was a national education and demographics reporter at USA Today for 15 years. Today, he is a senior editor at Inside Higher Ed, a communications company ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 August, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Rio de Janeiro | Tags: Education, Media
“We seek to strengthen a cooperative, strategic partnership that is transparent, trustworthy, and steady.” Brasilia, August 14, 2018 – The Secretary of Defense of the United States, James N. Mattis, visited Brasilia on August 12-13, 2018 and Rio de Janeiro on August 14, 2018. In Brasilia, Secretary Mattis met with Minister of External Relations Aloysio Nunes ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
SECRETARY MATTIS REMARKS: BRAZIL’S ESCOLA SUPERIOR DE GUERRA Rio de Janeiro, 14 August 2018 (As delivered) MC: Present in the auditorium, His Excellence James Norman Mattis, U.S. Secretary of Defense, accompanied by His Excellence Army General Décio Luis Schons, Commander of the Brazilian War College, and military officers. General Schons: Good morning, everyone, ladies and gentlemen. It’s for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 August, 2018 | Topics: Speeches, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes of Brazil met today at the Itamaraty Palace in Brazil to reaffirm the long-standing bilateral relationship between their nations, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White said.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 August, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, News, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Defense Secretary James N. Mattis met with Brazil’s defense leaders today in Brasilia to reaffirm the defense relationship between the United States and Brazil, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White said.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 August, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere
Defense Secretary James N. Mattis arrived in Brazil today for the first stop of a trip to assess the military-to-military relations between the United States and its South American partners.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 August, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Rio Verde, Goias on August 28, 2018
br.usembassy.gov Representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia are traveling to Rio Verde, Goias on August 28, 2018. A Consular Officer will be available to meet with U.S. citizens, accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) applications, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 August, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Message for U.S. Citizens – Sao Paulo, August 9, 2018 Virtual Town Hall for U.S. Citizens – August 16th, 2:30 pm
br.usembassy.gov Attention U.S. citizens living in the São Paulo consular district! The U.S. Consulate in São Paulo will hold its first ever virtual town hall with the American Citizen Services office. For more information regarding ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 August, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U.S.-Brazil Business Council, Amcham Brasil, U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, and Brazil’s Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services invite you to participate in a trade facilitation public-private sector roundtable on August 2 from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the U.S. Chamber in Washington D.C.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 August, 2018 | Topics: Business, Doing Business in the U.S., News, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Please join us on Monday, July 30, 2018 for a telephonic press briefing with U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson. Admiral Richardson will discuss the importance of strengthening the vital naval partnerships that guarantee peace, security, and prosperity throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 July, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on August 24, 2018
br.usembassy.gov Consular representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia will be in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais on Friday August 24, 2018. A consular officer will be available to meet with U.S. citizens, accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 July, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Sao Paulo, Brazil – Today, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin met with Brazilian Minister of Finance Eduardo Guardia. The Secretary and Minister reaffirmed the importance of bilateral economic ties between the United States and Brazil, and discussed the importance of Brazil’s reform efforts for achieving strong and broad-based economic growth, trade, and security. Secretary Mnuchin ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 July, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News, Sao Paulo, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
On July 18, 2018, 60 recipients of the English Access Microscholarship Program visited U.S. Embassy Brasília for an afternoon-long Intensive Session. Students from Taguatinga, DF participated in this event, one of many occurring during the month of July throughout Brazil - in Salvador, BA; Recife, PE; Franca, SP; Belém, PA; and Uberlândia and Belo Horizonte, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 July, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Education, Embassy, English Learning, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Reorganization of Consular Districts in Brazil https://br.usembassy.gov/ Effective immediately, the United States Mission in Brazil is modifying the administration of consular districts in Brazil. The state of Minas Gerais is joining Brasilia’s consular district and the state of Santa Catarina is joining that of Porto Alegre. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 July, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Vice President of the United States Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence visited Brasilia on June 26 and Manaus on June 27, 2018, highlighting progress in several areas of bilateral cooperation and the excellent relationship between the United States and Brazil. In Brasilia, Vice President Pence met with Brazilian President Michel Temer in Planalto, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 June, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Vice President of the United States, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Mike Pence
As the Honorary Vice Chairwoman for Sister Cities International, Second Lady Karen Pence highlighted the sister city relationship between Washington, D.C. and Brasilia by hosting a tree planting ceremony at the Espaco Israel Pinheiro.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 June, 2018 | Topics: News, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Mike Pence, Second Lady
Thank you, Father Alex. It is a great privilege for my wife Karen and I to be here with you, with Archbishop Don Sergio here at Santa Catarina, which is demonstrating the love of God by being the hands and feet of Christ to people from Venezuela. Would you join me in thanking this wonderful ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 June, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Human Rights, News, U.S. & Brazil, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Mike Pence
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release June 26, 2018 REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT PENCE AND PRESIDENT TEMER OF THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL IN JOINT PRESS STATEMENTS Itamaraty Palace Brasilia, Brazil PRESIDENT TEMER: (As interpreted.) First of all, I wish to say that it gives me great pleasure to have Vice ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 June, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, News, Speeches, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Mike Pence
Well, thank you, Mr. President. And we’ll certainly be cheering for Brazil today and tomorrow. Thank you for the warm hospitality on my first visit to Brazil.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 June, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, News, Policy, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Mike Pence
Vice President Mike Pence announced today in Brazil nearly $10 million in additional humanitarian U.S. assistance for Venezuelans who have fled their country due to the man-made crisis there.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 June, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, News, Vice President of the United States, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Mike Pence
On June 26, 2018, on the occasion of the visit to Brasília of the Vice President of the United States of America, Mike Pence, opportunities were discussed for expanding bilateral cooperation in strategic areas, including outer space.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 June, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, Science and Technology, U.S. & Brazil, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Mike Pence
The Vice-President of the United States Mike Pence will visit Manaus on June 27. In Manaus, Vice-President Pence will visit the Santa Catarina humanitarian center for displaced Venezuelans and conduct an aerial tour of the Amazon and the Manaus Free Trade Zone.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 June, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Exclude, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Mike Pence
The Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence, and Second Lady Karen Pence will visit Brasilia on June 26, 2018 for meetings with the Brazilian Government. As part of the visit, the Second Lady will be highlighting the Sister Cities partnership between Brasilia and Washington, D.C. with a tree planting at Espaço Israel Pinheiro.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 June, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Exclude, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Mike Pence
The Vice-President of the United States, Mike Pence, will visit Brasilia on June 26, 2018 for bilateral meetings with Brazilian President Michel Temer and other government officials.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 June, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Exclude, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Mike Pence
The United States Embassy announces that applications for the 17th annual Youth Ambassadors Program, a three-week exchange program in the United States, are open until August 12.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 June, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Education, Embassy, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, Youth Ambassadors
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on July 6, 2018
br.usembassy.gov Consular representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia will be in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais on Friday July 6, 2018. A consular officer will be available to meet with U.S. citizens, accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) applications, and provide notarial services on that ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 June, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Consulate General in Recife, through the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), carried out another project of International Technical Cooperation in collaboration with the Federal Police of Pernambuco state. On June 7th and 8th the seminar was presented in Recife on Security and International Technical Cooperation between Brazil and the United States. The training reinforced ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Recife
Q Mr. President, how do you feel (inaudible)? PRESIDENT TRUMP: I feel really great. We’re going to have a great discussion and, I think, tremendous success. It will be tremendously successful. And it’s my honor. And we will have a terrific relationship, I have no doubt.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 June, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) held a first, historic summit in Singapore on June 12, 2018.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 June, 2018 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro honored on May 24 Matthew N. Jackson, Foreign Service officer and Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) agent with the U.S. Department of State (DOS), with one of its highest honors: the Medal of Friendship; recognizing his work in advancing international cooperation and public security in Brazil. Jackson is the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 June, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Events, International Security, Rio de Janeiro | Tags: bilateral relations, civil police, law enforcement, narcotrafficking, national security, organized crime, regional security, transnational crime
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Belem, Para, on June 13, 2018
br.usembassy.gov Representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia will be in Belem, Para, on June 13, 2018. A consular officer will be available to meet with U.S. citizens, accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) applications, and provide notarial services on that date from 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 June, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Just as we did when this first body met 70 years ago, the United States continues to place a great deal of value on the OAS and its role in forging a hemisphere distinguished by democracy, peace, respect for human rights, and cooperation. We must all do our part to strengthen the OAS to deal ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
The United States joins people around the world in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride Month, and reaffirms its commitment to protecting and defending the human rights of all, including LGBTI persons.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 June, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: LGBTI, Michael R. Pompeo
Location: Brazil Event: The Brazilian truckers’ association strike is disrupting normal fuel and goods distribution throughout Brazil. Cities in the interior of Brazil located further from refining and food distribution centers are likely to be more impacted than others. The Brazilian government is engaged in meetings to resolve the strike. Once resolved, it could take ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Independence Day Celebration at the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia June 30, 2018 U.S. Citizens and their immediate family members are invited to an Independence Day celebration on June 30.The event will include food for purchase at a special price from food trucks, a bike parade, games, entertainment, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 May, 2018 | Topics: Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. & Brazil
Thank you for getting (inaudible) and thank you for all the distinguished colleagues in the Brazilian government for participating in this important Security Forum we are having today.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 May, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Exclude, Featured Event, Key Officials, Speeches, U.S. & Brazil | Tags: #JohnSullivan, #SecurityForum
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan visited Brasília on May 22, accompanied by Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Manisha Singh and Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Francisco Palmieri.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 May, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil | Tags: #JohnSullivan, #SecurityForum
Venezuela’s election was a sham – neither free nor fair. The illegitimate result of this fake process is a further blow to the proud democratic tradition of Venezuela. Every day, thousands of Venezuelans flee brutal oppression and grinding poverty – literally voting with their feet.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 May, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Mike Pence
The United States condemns the fraudulent election that took place in Venezuela on May 20. This so-called “election” is an attack on constitutional order and an affront to Venezuela’s tradition of democracy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 May, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
The Secretary and Foreign Minister reaffirmed the strong bilateral relations between the two countries and the importance of the U.S.-Brazil economic partnership. They discussed our joint economic growth agenda, security cooperation, and global issues. The Secretary also thanked Foreign Minister Nunes for his leadership in advocating for a peaceful, transparent, and democratic resolution to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 May, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan will travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina from May 20-21 to lead the U.S. delegation to the G-20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The G-20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting offers an opportunity for foreign ministers to exchange views and collaborate on global economic, political, and security ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 May, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: John Sullivan, Sullivan
The United States stands for the protection of fundamental freedoms and universal human rights. Our nation was founded on the bedrock principle that we are all created equal – and that every person is entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 May, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Social Inclusion, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Today I am proud to celebrate the opening of the United States Embassy to Israel in Jerusalem. This significant event fulfills a promise made by President Trump.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 May, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
The U.S. Embassy’s Regional Security Office (RSO) highlighted National Police Week with a 5k charity run on May 12, along with key partners – The Federal District Military Police,Presidential Guard Battalion, DETRAN, CrossFit Noa and others. The National Police Week 5k is sponsored by the Officer Down Memorial Page, a U.S. charity organization in Washington, D.C. The event ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 May, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy, News
After a huge success in Salvador, Belo Horizonte, Ouro Preto, and Porto Alegre, the gospel band "Oscar Williams & the band of Life" arrives in Brasilia for an exclusive presentation at the Teatro Paulo Gracindo (SESC Gama) and a special tribute to Mother's Day at Cultural Center of the Bank of Brazil (CCBB).
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Diplomatic Reception Room 2:13 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans: Today, I want to update the world on our efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The Iranian regime is the leading state sponsor of terror. It exports dangerous missiles, fuels conflicts across the Middle East, and supports terrorist proxies and militias ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 May, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Ambassador Gonzalez, Secretary General Almagro, Ambassador Trujillo, permanent representatives, distinguished members of Congress, ambassadors, all of our honored guests, it is my great honor to be here in the House of the Americas to address this session of the Organization of American States. Thank you for the honor of being with you today.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Mike Pence
United States Consulate General Recife, Brazil Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: Temporary Closure of Fortaleza Consular Agency The U.S. Consular Agency in Fortaleza will be temporarily closed from May 16 through June 10, 2018. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, June 11, 2018. For emergencies involving U.S. citizens, you may contact the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 May, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
On the 25th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, we renew our commitment to promoting and protecting a free press, which is an essential pillar of democracy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 May, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
Students from the art classes at the American School of Brasilia (EAB) and the School of Nations (EDN) participated in an Earth Day art contest organized by the U.S. Embassy’s Green Team, as an initiative to promote greater awareness of the importance of recycling to protect the oceans and environment.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 May, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, Environment, News
The United States Diplomatic Mission to Brazil brings to Salvador, Belo Horizonte, Ouro Preto, Porto Alegre, and Brasilia, from May 1 to 14, the gospel band "Oscar Williams & the band of Life."
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 April, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Belo Horizonte, Embassy, Events, News, Porto Alegre, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
Mark Earth Day this year by supporting the effort to keep plastic debris out of our oceans.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 April, 2018 | Topics: Environment, News
There will be a phone outage at U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro on Saturday April 21, 2018, from approximately 06:00 to 24:00 the same day. If you have an emergency involving a U.S. citizen and you need to inform the Consulate, during the date and hours listed above, you may call the following temporary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 April, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Rio de Janeiro, U.S. Citizen Services
Our consulate in Porto Alegre temporarily faced technical problems on Monday, April 16 with the non-immigrant visa system, in that consulate only, but normal operations have resumed.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 April, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas
Secretary General Almagro, President Vizcarra, Presidents, Prime Ministers, and leaders from across the Western Hemisphere -- it is my great honor to join you today, as Vice President of the United States of America, at the 8th Summit of the Americas.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 April, 2018 | Topics: Featured Event, News, Speeches, Vice President of the United States, Western Hemisphere | Tags: #summit2018, Mike Pence
The U.S. Ambassador P. Michael McKinley and representatives of the U.S. Mission in Brazil will take part in opening ceremony of the annual Conference of the Brazilian Association for International Education – FAUBAI, on April 15, in Rio de Janeiro.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 April, 2018 | Topics: Education, English Learning, Press Releases, Rio de Janeiro, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Brazil
The heads of state and government of Argentina, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Saint Lucia, and the Vice President of the United States, meeting on the occasion of the VIII Summit of the Americas, in light of the steady breakdown of constitutional order in Venezuela ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 April, 2018 | Topics: Featured Event, Human Rights, Western Hemisphere | Tags: #summit2018
Today, the United States announced nearly $16 million in humanitarian assistance for Venezuelans who have fled their country due to the crisis there.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 April, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
On Pan American Day and during Pan American Week, we commemorate the 128th anniversary of the First International Conference of American States, which concluded on April 14, 1890, and paved the way for the establishment of the Organization of American States in 1948.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 April, 2018 | Topics: Featured Event, News, President of the United States, Western Hemisphere | Tags: #summit2018, Donald J. Trump
Due to intense rain and flooding causing lack of access to Consulate General Recife, the Consulate will be closed on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 April, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Recife, U.S. Citizen Services
Dear journalists, During the Summit of the Americas, from April 13-14, the Media Center of the Americas will cover the events and distribute information such as speeches, statements and press releases in Portuguese, English, and Spanish on behalf of the United States delegation. If you are interested in receiving the information about the Summit, click on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 April, 2018 | Topics: Featured Event, Western Hemisphere | Tags: #summit2018
Acting Secretary of State John J. Sullivan will travel to Lima, Peru from April 11-14, to accompany Vice President Mike Pence at the Eighth Summit of the Americas.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 April, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Featured Event, International Security, Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere | Tags: #summit2018
The U.S. Consulate General in Recife, Brazil is pleased to invite you to this year’s Town Hall Tuesday, April 24, 2018 6:00to 9:00PM at the Courtyard Marriott Recife Av. Eng. Domingos Ferreira, 4661|Boa Viagem|Recife|PE SPACE IS LIMITED R.S.V.P. at
recifeacs@state.gov by Monday, April 16 Please provide the full name and CPF or government-issued photo identification number ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 April, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
A sizable protest, with potential for violence, is planned for today, Friday April 6 in Porto Alegre. The demonstration is being organized in response to the recent legal proceedings involving former President Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva, and will take place at Esquina Democratica – beginning at 5:00 p.m. and possibly going until midnight. Other ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 April, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Porto Alegre, U.S. Citizen Services
The Fulbright Commission, in partnership with CAPES, is now receiving applications for full scholarships for a Master in Fine Arts (MFA) to take a master's degree in film screenplay in the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 April, 2018 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
On April 5, 2018, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Country Director, Michael Eddy, and Minister of the Environment, José Sarney Filho, signed an agreement on the Amazon Biodiversity Conservation Program of Technical Cooperation in a ceremony with participants from the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC), the Chico Mendes Institute (ICMBio) and the National Indigenous Peoples ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 April, 2018 | Topics: Environment, News, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies
Fifty years ago today, on April 4, 1968, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was tragically assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 April, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
The U.S. Mission in Brazil, together with the Department of State’s EducationUSA and partner institutions in Fortaleza, Recife, Belo Horizonte, Cuiabá, Campinas, Curitiba, and Rio de Janeiro, will host an EducationUSA Roadshow for Brazilians interested in studying in the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 April, 2018 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Recife, Sao Paulo, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
Rio de Janeiro – On March 20, 2018, the U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro collaborated with an entrepreneurship accelerator, Fábrica de Startups, to host an event with virtual speaker
Patrick McGinnis , the author of a bestseller book, “The 10% Entrepreneur.” The event at the WeWork Rio de Janeiro coworking space, attracted an audience of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 March, 2018 | Topics: Business, Consul General, Events, News, Rio de Janeiro | Tags: Patrick McGinnis, wework
In honor of Women’s History Month, U.S. Consulate General in Recife, in partnership with YLAI Alumni Camila Borges and IVLP Alumni Alfredo Junior hosted a dynamic event to promote networking and encourage linkages between female entrepreneurs in Recife titled “Café com Estratégia—Edição Mulheres”. Thirty-one women from different backgrounds, representing start-ups, established business and social enterprises ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 March, 2018 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, Events, Gender Issues, News, Public Affairs, Recife | Tags: empreendedorismo, networking
The U.S. Government, in partnership with the Government of Brazil and the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), will host 10 African countries in Brazil from March 26-29 to hear about experiences in the Americas with controlling FAW.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 March, 2018 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
Today President Donald J. Trump ordered the expulsion of dozens of Russian intelligence officers from the United States and the closure of the Russian consulate in Seattle due to its proximity to one of our submarine bases and Boeing.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 March, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Today, based on ongoing dialogues, President Donald J. Trump authorized the modification of the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to suspend the tariffs for certain countries before they take effect.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 March, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
On January 19, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effect of imports of aluminum articles on the national security of the United States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862).
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 March, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Exclude, President of the United States, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: Donald J. Trump
1. On January 11, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effect of imports of steel mill articles on the national security of the United States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862).
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 March, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Exclude, President of the United States, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Message for U.S. Citizens: Passport Fee Increase Effective April 2, 2018 United States Mission to Brazil- March 15, 2018
br.usembassy.gov Important notice: Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35 for U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form, including first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2018 Statement from the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom on the Attack in Salisbury We, the leaders of France, Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom, abhor the attack that took place against Sergei and Yulia Skripal in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 March, 2018 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, International Security, News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
As we commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8th, the United States renews our steadfast commitment to addressing inequalities between women and men at home and abroad and reaffirms the importance of advancing the status of women and girls globally.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 March, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson
Professor Renee Hobbs, an internationally-recognized authority on digital and media literacy education, will visit Sao Paulo (March 8-11) and Brasilia (March 12-15), to give lectures and discuss issues related to the quality of education in digital literacy and media and how to improve digital and media literacy through community research and services.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 March, 2018 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Press Releases, Sao Paulo, U.S. & Brazil
Ambassador Michael McKinley inaugurated the EducationUSA office at ICBEU (Brazil-United States Cultural Institute) in Belo Horizonte on March 7, 2018. Open to the public, the office provides free advising services to anyone seeking to study in the United States for undergraduate studies, graduate studies, or English-language coursework. This is the third EducationUSA office in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 March, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces & BNCs, Belo Horizonte, Education, English Learning, News, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil | Tags: Belo Horizonte, EducationUSA
Demonstration Alert: Suspension of regular services to U.S. Citizens and Cancellation of Visa Appointments on March 5, 2018 U.S. Consulate Sao Paulo March 4, 2018 Demonstration Alert U. S. Consulate Sao Paulo Location: U.S. Consulate Sao Paulo — Sao Paulo, Brazil. Event: The Consulate has been notified of a demonstration that will take place, at the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
The Fulbright Commission and CAPES bring 120 English language assistants to 38 public and private higher education institutions in Brazil.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 February, 2018 | Topics: Education, Embassy, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Brazil
The U.S. Mission in Brazil, in collaboration with the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), is pleased to welcome proposals via the Julia Taft Refugee Fund from potential NGO partners working in the area of refugee protection and assistance in Brazil. This support is meant to meet one-time, low-cost gaps in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 February, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Political Affairs
U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2018/07 Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 February, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Rio de Janeiro | Tags: job opportunities, Oportunidades de emprego
U.S. Consulate São Paulo
https://br.usembassy.gov Phone +55 (11) 3250-5000 São Paulo, Brazil February 20, 2018 Message for U.S. Citizens Rescheduling of Voter Information Session The information sessionon voting for U.S. citizens, originally scheduled for February 27,has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at 2 p.m. As previously advised, the session will be held at the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 February, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
United States Consulate General Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Services in Belo Horizonte on March 2, 2018 Representatives from U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro, American Citizen Services Unit, will visit Belo Horizonte on Friday March 2, 2018. Consular officials will provide U.S. passport and notarial services, by appointment only. You can schedule ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 February, 2018 | Topics: Belo Horizonte, Messages for U.S. Citizens
As advised in our message of January 24, there has been a resurgence in human cases of yellow fever in various regions of Brazil, including the Sao Paulo city and state. At this time, we are joining authorities in monitoring the situation in the Santo Amaro neighborhood of Sao Paulo, where the U.S. Consulate is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 February, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
We support the decision of Peru, as the host of the upcoming Summit of the Americas, to withdraw its invitation to President Maduro of Venezuela. Peru’s decision was made with the support of the Lima Group, which upheld the high democratic standard for Summit participation.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 February, 2018 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere
Sixty educators from 26 Brazilian states and the Federal District have been selected to participate in the first edition of Stem TechCamp Brasil 2018 – an initiative focused on the active learning of STEM in Brazilian public high school. The program lasts 12 months and aims to offer innovative tools for high school teachers from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 February, 2018 | Topics: Education, Embassy, News, Press Releases, Science and Technology, U.S. & Brazil
Welcome, everybody. We’re going to get started. We have about 30 minutes for this briefing, so I don’t want to waste any time. I would like to welcome Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Francisco Palmieri back to the Foreign Press Center.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 February, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Rex Tillerson
Find out more about this exciting program to help young leaders in the Western Hemisphere build brighter futures.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 February, 2018 | Topics: Education, Embassy, English Learning, News, Study in the U.S.
U.S. Consulate Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2018/06 Open to: U.S. Citizens Only / All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 February, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Rio de Janeiro | Tags: job opportunities, Oportunidades de emprego
U.S. Consulate Porto Alegre, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2018/02 Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy announcement. Position: Visa Clerk, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 February, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Porto Alegre
U.S. Consulate Porto Alegre, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2018/01 Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy announcement. Position: Visa Assistant ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 February, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Porto Alegre
U.S. Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2018/8 Open to: All Interested Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. Position: Project Management Specialist (Environment), FSN-11; FP-4 and C04-4005-AID Opening Date: Thursday, February 8, 2018 Closing Date: Friday, February 23, 2018 Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week Salary: ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 February, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Exclude, Job Opportunities
Vice President Pence said the United States plans to impose the toughest-ever economic sanctions on North Korea to force the regime to end its nuclear weapon and ballistic missile programs.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 February, 2018 | Topics: International Security, News
U.S. Consulate São Paulo
https://br.usembassy.gov Phone (55 11) 3250-5000 São Paulo, Brasil February 6, 2017 The U.S. Consulate in São Paulo is pleased to announce an information session on voting for American citizens, scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 2 p.m. The information session will be held at the U.S. Consulate General in São ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 February, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Health Alert – U. S. Mission to Brazil (February 2, 2018) Location: Wenceslau Guimarães in Bahia State Event: Brazilian public health officials have reported an outbreak of locally-transmitted malaria in the town of Wenceslau Guimarães in Bahia State. Accordingly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued a Level 2 alert for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 February, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Brasilia, February 2, 2018: Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Carl Risch joined Ambassador P. Michael McKinley in leading a U.S. delegation in a collaborative and productive bilateral Consular Dialogue with the government of Brazil on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Brasilia.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 February, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Visa Waiver Program, Visas
U.S. Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2018/7 Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy announcement. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 February, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Exclude, Job Opportunities
Thank you, thank you so much. And thank you, Greg, for that very kind, warm introduction, inviting me back home today. And I want to thank those at the Clements Center of National Security and the Robert Strauss Center for International Security and Law for hosting the event as well.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 February, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Rex Tillerson
On Thursday, February 1, Fernando Segovia, Director-General of Brazil’s Federal Police, will be in Washington, D.C. to discuss collaborative efforts to investigate and deter transnational criminal organizations.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 January, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow Americans: * * * * America has also finally turned the page on decades of unfair trade deals that sacrificed our prosperity and shipped away our companies, our jobs, and our wealth. Our nation has lost its ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 January, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
The U.S. Consulate General in São Paulo launches a photo contest “What do you like the most about the United States?” sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The two winning photos will be published as cover pages for the Consulate’s page on Facebook, and the authors of the photos will each win as a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 January, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, News, Public Affairs, Sao Paulo
Following a resurgence in human cases of yellow fever, the Government of Brazil recently extended the areas where vaccination is recommended and has initiated intensive vaccination campaigns in major cities in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Bahia. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Embassy, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 January, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, U.S. Citizen Services
Fifty public school students from all over Brazil, selected to attend the sixteenth edition of the Young Ambassadors Program, arrive in Brasilia on January 9, before leaving for a three-week cultural exchange in the United States. They speak English fluently and are examples in their communities through their leadership and volunteering.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 January, 2018 | Topics: Education, Embassy, English Learning, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil
Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES), a foundation linked to the Ministry of Education (MEC), the Fulbright Commission, the United States Embassy in Brazil and the Department of State, are celebrating a record number of Brazilians taking part in educational, professional and cultural exchanges in the USA. Today, January 12, 479 English ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 January, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Sao Paulo, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil
The Department of State has recently streamlined its worldwide consular messaging system to issue a Travel Advisory for every country. The Advisory takes existing travel information previously contained within travel warnings and alerts and emergency and security messages and converts it into consistent worldwide standardized format.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 January, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Today, acting pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13692, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated four current or former Venezuelan government officials associated with corruption and repression in Venezuela.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 January, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
In the past week, what has happened on the ground throughout the nation of Iran is something the world must take note of. It is a spontaneous expression of fundamental human rights. The Iranian people are rising up in over 79 locations throughout the country. It is a powerful exhibition of brave people who have ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 January, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, International Security, Near East & North Africa, News, Speeches
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information January 3, 2018 On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 January, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Over the past year, the United States has faced immense challenges in its dealings with North Korea, China and Russia, and in its efforts to defeat international terrorism. But Americans should be encouraged by the progress the State Department and United States Agency for International Development have made in pushing for global peace and stability.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 December, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Interviews/Op-eds, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson
As the year 2017 comes to a close, the American Consulate family in Rio de Janeiro wishes to express our gratitude to our Brazilian friends and partners for your support and collaboration throughout the year. Together we’ve done some great things in 2017. May you all have a happy and prosperous new year!
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 December, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Rio de Janeiro
Less than a year after taking office, President Donald J. Trump is unveiling a new National Security Strategy that sets a positive strategic direction for the United States that will restore America’s advantages in the world and build upon our country’s great strengths.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 December, 2017 | Topics: Fact Sheets, International Security, News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Holiday Security and Personal Security Best Practices As the holiday season approaches, we would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone about effective personal security practices and pass along helpful tips. This is also a good time to get familiarized with the
State Department’s recently updated and redesigned travel website and review ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 December, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Security & Emergency Messages
American Presence Officer in Belo Horizonte Rita Rico welcomed the public to the American Day cultural and sports event held outside Belo Horizonte’s Mineirão stadium. The event was
covered by local TV Globo Minas . American Day was co-sponsored by the American Presence Post in Belo Horizonte. The event took place in advance of the inaugural Brazil vs. Argentina American football ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 December, 2017 | Topics: Belo Horizonte, Events, Public Affairs, Sports | Tags: #sports, Belo Horizonte
Brasília, December 15, 2017 – This week, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency hosted a workshop supporting Phase III of the U.S.-Brazil Aviation Partnership (AP), a public-private cooperation program supporting Brazil’s aviation infrastructure development goals, while connecting U.S. companies to business opportunities in the growing sector. The workshop addressed issues, practices and technologies related to airport ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 December, 2017 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, Trade and Commercial Affairs
Good afternoon and thank you for the opportunity to speak today. On behalf of the United States, I thank Japan and Foreign Minister Kono for convening this ministerial session on the growing threat from North Korea.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 December, 2017 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Former U.S. Government Leaders, International Security, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson
The United States stands with the Venezuelan people, and supports their efforts to resolve the economic, political, and humanitarian crises facing their country. We remain deeply concerned that the Venezuelan people are experiencing dire humanitarian conditions, to include lack of access to affordable food and vital medicine, medical supplies, malnutrition, and a rise in malaria ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 December, 2017 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
CONSULAR AGENCY FORTALEZA CLOSED DECEMBER 22, 2017 – JANUARY 2, 2018 Consular Agency Fortaleza will be closed for basic American Citizen Services (Consular Records of Birth Abroad, first time/renewal passports, and notary services) from December 22, 2017 – January 2, 2018. For any urgent matter please contact the U.S. Consulate in Recife via e-mail at ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 December, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, Western Hemisphere
Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Brazil, launching a partnership under the Global Procurement Initiative: Understanding Best Value (GPI). Through the agreement, USTDA will partner with the Government of Brazil’s Ministry of Planning, Development and Management to promote international best practices in public procurement and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 December, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy, News, Press Releases
Sixty-nine years ago today, in the aftermath of World War II, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to recognize and elevate the inherent dignity and equal and inalienable rights of all individuals, and that these rights are the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace in the world.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 December, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights | Tags: Rex Tillerson
On November 30, the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp arrived in Rio de Janeiro for a short visit. The vessel docked at Mauá pier, after a two-month mission in the Caribbean supporting hurricane relief operations. Wasp is stopping in Rio while in transit to its new homeport in Sasebo, Japan, where it is slated to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 December, 2017 | Topics: Events, Rio de Janeiro, U.S. & Brazil | Tags: Community Relations, US Marines, USS WASP SHIP
The Partnership Platform for the Amazon (PPA) was launched on Wednesday, December 6, and brought together companies of different sizes and from different sectors around a common goal: to discuss the challenges and opportunities private sector engagement in promoting the sustainable development of the Amazon.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 December, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
On the eve of World AIDS Day 2017, the United States announced that the impact of President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has reached historic highs through the program’s rapid acceleration of HIV prevention and treatment efforts, driven by transparent, accountable, and cost-effective investments.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 November, 2017 | Topics: Direitos humanos, Health Issues, News, PEPFAR
From Thursday, November 30 through Monday, December 4, a series of judicial seminars will be held in Sao Paulo and Brasilia on the Hague Convention on Child Abduction.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Human Rights, News, Sao Paulo, U.S. & Brazil
For the first time in modern history, the world has the opportunity “to change the very course of the HIV pandemic, by actually controlling it without a vaccine or a cure,” according to the latest U.S. report on HIV/AIDS relief.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 November, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, News
On behalf of the entire U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Brazil, my wife Fatima and I would like to extend our warmest wishes to all Americans celebrating this Thanksgiving holiday in Brazil. As we gather with friends and family, around dinner tables in the United States or abroad, we carry on with a tradition dating back ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo
In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW) on November 25 and the accompanying 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the United States reaffirms its commitment to defending the rights of women and girls to live free from violence.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 November, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, the United States honors the memory of the many transgender individuals who have lost their lives to acts of violence.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 November, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson
President Trump declared North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism and said the U.S. will levy the largest sanctions ever against North Korea.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 November, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
According to the 2017 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange data released today by IIE and the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Brazil is the 10th leading country worldwide sending students to the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 November, 2017 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
The U.S. Mission in Brazil will celebrate International Education Week, November 13-17, with several initiatives and opportunities for Brazilian students to learn more about study in the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 November, 2017 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil
U.S. Coast Guard Office of Maritime Law Enforcement and the Brazilian Federal Police to co-host the 22nd Multilateral Maritime Counter Drug Summit in Brasilia, Brazil on November 7th & 8th. The Multilateral Maritime Counter Drug Summit (MMCDS) joins 125 maritime counter drug professionals from the operational and legal communities representing nearly 25 countries across North, South, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 November, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases
The Academic Opportunities Program, sponsored by the US Department of State, is receiving applications until January 14. The program aims to support students who are qualified and come from low-income families in the application process for undergraduate and graduate scholarships in the U.S. Universities.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 November, 2017 | Topics: English Learning, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
Space engineer and entrepreneur Mary Spio was invited by the Department of State to participate in Belo Horizonte events in November 2017 with Brazilian students and entrepreneurs. Spio delivered the keynote speech at the state government-sponsored FINIT Innovation and Technology Fair and presented virtual reality as the next great technology wave. In the photo, American ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 November, 2017 | Topics: Belo Horizonte, Innovation, Science and Technology | Tags: Belo Horizonte, innovation
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families of today’s murderous attack in Sutherland Springs, Texas. This horrible act of evil occurred as the victims and their families were in their place of sacred worship.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 November, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
United States Consulate General in Recife, Brazil Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Security Policy Changes in Recife for U.S. Personnel
br.usembassy.gov November 03, 2017 In light of crime on public buses in Recife, the Consulate General in Recife is restricting Americans who work for the U.S. Mission to Brazil and their families, and members of household ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 November, 2017 | Topics: Recife, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
From November 6-13, the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) will observe the humanitarian logistics during the Multinational Inter-agency Logistics Exercise, the AMAZONLOG – in its tri-border region with Colombia and Peru.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 November, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
New operating hours and services aim to streamline and improve the process for visa applicants across Brazil Brasilia, November 1, 2017 – The U.S. Mission in Brazil informs that the Applicant Service Centers (ASCs) located in the cities of Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre, Recife, and Rio de Janeiro will begin new weekday operating hours – ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 November, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases, Visas
The United States Embassy in Brazil unveiled, this Tuesday, October 31, the names of 50 Brazilian students selected to take part in the 2018 Youth Ambassadors Program. This year’s program has at least one student from each Brazilian State and the Federal District. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Diplomatic Mission and public and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 31 October, 2017 | Topics: Education, Embassy, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Study in the U.S., Youth Ambassadors
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of today’s terrorist attack in New York City and their families.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 31 October, 2017 | Topics: International Security, News, President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump
On September 21 and 22, the Information Officer of the U.S. Consulate General in Sao Paulo, Mariju Bofill, visited Londrina, one of the most important cities in the state of Parana.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 October, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces & BNCs, News, Public Affairs, Sao Paulo
Space engineer and tech innovator Mary Spio will visit Florianopolis, Sao Paulo and Belo Horizonte, from October 30th to November 4th, to attend lectures, seminars and meet with Brazilian entrepreneurs and students. Mary Spio's visit is one of many initiatives of the US Diplomatic Mission to Brazil to promote dialogue on technology and innovation.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 October, 2017 | Topics: Belo Horizonte, Embassy, News, Press Releases, Sao Paulo, Science and Technology, U.S. & Brazil
Tuesday, October 31, starting at 7:30pm (Brasilia time), stay tuned to Conexao, Canal Futura on TV.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 October, 2017 | Topics: Education, Embassy, English Learning, News, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil
Rio de Janeiro – During a Oct. 1-6 visit to Brazil, a U.S. speaker, Judge Steven Alm, engaged with state and federal judges, prosecutors, and law students presenting the
Hawaii’s Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) program that he developed in 2004. The HOPE model have been successful in lowering the cases of recidivism in over 30 U.S. state courts. In Vitoria, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 October, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Events, Rio de Janeiro | Tags: FEMPERJ, HOPE, JudgeStevenAlm, Law, TJES
The United States Department of Commerce in Brazil and the São Paulo State Federation of Industries (FIESP) will hold the Digital Economy Conference, in São Paulo, on Thursday, October 26. The event will bring together representatives of the public and private sectors to discuss the future of the digital economy, opportunities in Brazil and the challenges ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 October, 2017 | Topics: Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Issues, News, Press Releases, Sao Paulo, Science and Technology
The Department of Commerce reaffirmed its intent to broaden and deepen its partnership with Brazil in the defense sector at today’s U.S.-Brazil Defense Industry Dialogue (DID), held on the margins of the Association of the U.S. Army annual meeting, in Washington. U.S. officials from the Departments of Commerce, Defense, and State hosted a high-level delegation ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 October, 2017 | Topics: Business, News, Press Releases
Start-up and Innovation at Museu do Amanhã Rio de Janeiro, September 22, 2017 – U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro partnered with the renowned Museu do Amanhã in Rio de Janeiro to connect sixty entrepreneurs, students, and business leaders at a networking event about start-up and innovation in Brazil. This event was a follow-up ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 October, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Business, Events, Innovation, Rio de Janeiro | Tags: COPPEAD, innovation, MuseudoAmanha, startup, UCBerkeley
Our Nation is heartbroken. We mourn with all whose loved ones were murdered and injured in last night's horrible tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada. As we grieve, we pray that God may provide comfort and relief to all those suffering.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 October, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Speeches | Tags: Donald J. Trump
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Notice Regarding Social Security Services The Social Security Administration (SSA) has consolidated its overseas operations into several regional offices that provide a full range of SSA services for U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States. Effective October 1, 2017, individuals residing in Brazil who require ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Federal Benefits, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, U.S. Citizen Services
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Town Hall at the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia September 29, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia is pleased to announce a Town Hall for United States citizens and Social Security beneficiaries on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, from 7:00-9:00 p.m.. In addition to an opening address ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
New security measures establish minimum requirements for international cooperation to support U.S. visa and immigration vetting
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 September, 2017 | Topics: International Security, News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
During a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trade mission to São Paulo and Recife, Brazil, Sept. 25-29, leaders from 24 U.S.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 September, 2017 | Topics: Business, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Consulate General is pleased to invite you for a Town Hall in Fortaleza Monday, October 2, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. Hotel Luzeiros Av. Beira Mar, 2600 – Meireles, Fortaleza – CE The event will feature speakers from the Federal Police Department of Immigration and Arpen (the Brazilian Notary Association). The U.S. Consulate General ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 September, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Citizen Services
Security Message for U.S. Citizens U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro
riodejaneiro.usconsulate.gov Zuzu Angel and Mascarenhas Tunnels are currently shut down due to police operations. U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro has advised its personnel to avoid the area around those tunnels due to the current activity there. The Consulate takes this opportunity to remind you ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 September, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Rio de Janeiro, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Citizen Services
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC September 14, 2017 The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a groundbreaking $25 million award to the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery for transformational programs around the world to reduce the prevalence of modern slavery – also known as human trafficking. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 September, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release Security Council Chamber 11:16 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Mr. President, Chairperson Faki, President Ramos-Horta, distinguished members of the Security Council, it’s a great honor to be with you today in the midst of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly. As we gather at ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 September, 2017 | Topics: International Security, News, Speeches, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Mike Pence
Last night, President Donald J. Trump hosted a working dinner in New York with President Michel Temer of Brazil, President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia, President Juan Carlos Varela of Panama, and Vice President Gabriela Michetti of Argentina.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 September, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. & Brazil | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Mr. Secretary General, Mr. President, world leaders, and distinguished delegates: Welcome to New York. It is a profound honor to stand here in my home city, as a representative of the American people, to address the people of the world.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 September, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
The U.S. Consulate General in Recife is pleased to invite you for a Town Hall on Monday, October 2, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at Hotel Luzeiros Fortaleza Av. Beira Mar, 2600 – Meireles, Fortaleza – CE The event will feature speakers from the Federal Police Department of Immigration and Arpen (the Brazilian Notary Association). The U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 September, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. & Brazil
On Wednesday the United States government announced the names of the 20 Brazilians selected for the Youth Leadership of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) 2017, sponsored by the Department of State.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 September, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Study in the U.S.
American Presence Officer Rita Rico visited Samba Tech, Latin America’s leading video hosting company and part of the local startup community known as “San Pedro Valley.” Rico met with the company’s marketing director, Pedro Filizola, and learned about Samba Tech’s plans to expand its business to the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 September, 2017 | Topics: Belo Horizonte, Business, News, Success Stories | Tags: Belo Horizonte
Today we remember the victims of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, and honor the heroes who valiantly saved many lives that day, even sacrificing their own.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid travel to The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba, and the Eastern Caribbean due to Hurricane Irma. Hurricane Jose is expected to affect the same areas soon.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, congratulations to the people of Brazil as you celebrate the 195th anniversary of Brazil’s independence. Brazil and the United States are longstanding partners. The United States was the first country to recognize ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 September, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Brazil | Tags: Rex Tillerson
Consulate General of the United States of America
www.consuladoamericanosp.org.br saopaulossa@state.gov Phone (55 11) 3250-5000 São Paulo, Brasil September 5, 2017 The U.S. Consulate in Sao Paulo is pleased to announce a Town Hall Meeting for American citizens and Social Security beneficiaries, scheduled for Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 2 p.m. The town hall will be held at ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 September, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Sao Paulo, U.S. Citizen Services
SAVE THE DATE! The U.S. Consulate in Porto Alegre, Brazil is pleased to invite you to our introductory Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, September 19, 2017 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the U.S. Consulate Porto Alegre Av. Assis Brasil, 1889 | Passo D’Areia | Porto Alegre | RS R.S.V.P at
PortoAlegreACS@state.gov by Friday, Sept. 15 Please provide the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 September, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Porto Alegre, U.S. Citizen Services
The following are frequently asked questions on the September 5, 2017 Rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 September, 2017 | Topics: News
On September 5, 2017, United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and Mexican Secretary of the Economy Ildefonso Guajardo concluded the second round of the renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in Mexico City, Mexico.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere
Thank you, Mr. President. And we want to thank you for allowing us to have this prompt meeting, as it’s very urgent. And we also want to thank the Ambassador of Egypt and his team for the steady hand and the calm way in which he lead in this past month.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 September, 2017 | Topics: International Security, News
São Paulo, September 1st, 2017 – The U.S. Mission to Brazil informs that, as of Sunday, September 10, operations at the Applicant Service Center (ASC) in Alto de Pinheiros, São Paulo, will be transferred to the Vila Mariana unit at Avenida José Maria Whitaker, 370, São Paulo. The transfer will allow the U.S. Mission to concentrate its services in a single ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 September, 2017 | Topics: Alert, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, Sao Paulo, Travel & Tourism, Visas
São Paulo, August 24, 2017 – Readers of the magazine Viagem e Turismo recently selected the United States as the 2017 top travel destination for Brazilians. The travel magazine published a special August edition: “The Best of Travel and Tourism 2017/2018.” The magazine features information about Brazilians traveling to the United States with special sections ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 August, 2017 | Topics: News, Sao Paulo, Travel & Tourism | Tags: #topdestinations, #tourism, #viagemaoseua
Sao Paulo, August 28, 2017 — Cultural Affairs Officer Scott Smith visited local Binational Centers in the cities of Marília, Tupã, and Lins, where he participated in roundtable discussions with students to discuss American culture and higher education. He also met with each BNC’s director to underscore the importance of the partnership and to explore ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 August, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces & BNCs, Education, English Learning, Sao Paulo
São Paulo, August 24, 2017 – US Consul General in São Paulo, Ricardo Zuniga, attended the opening ceremony of the EducationUSA Fair, in São Paulo. Thirty-five American universities participated in the event, which attracted more than 1,300 visitors. “Having more Brazilian students in the US will strengthen the relationship between the two countries and prepare ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 August, 2017 | Topics: Education, English Learning, Events, Sao Paulo, Study in the U.S. | Tags: studyintheus
On August 5, at Sesc Itaquera, Consul General Ricardo Zuniga participated in an official opening ceremony of the Stars of Sport program, which marked the beginning of the fifth edition of the Stars of Basketball, the fourth edition of the Football Stars and the second edition of the Stars of the Baseball. The programs are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 August, 2017 | Topics: Events, Sao Paulo, Sports, Study in the U.S. | Tags: #sports, #sportsforall #socialinclusion
On July 31, Public Affairs Officer Corina Sanders participated of the 13th Women’s Worlds (WW) Congress —an international and interdisciplinary meeting about women — which took place from July 30-August 4, 2017 in Florianópolis, at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC). The overriding theme was “Transformations, Connections, and Movements”. The congress goal was to provide ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 August, 2017 | Topics: Direitos humanos, Events, Gender Issues, Human Rights, Social Inclusion
The federal constitution states freedom of conscience and belief is inviolable, and free exercise of religious beliefs is guaranteed. The constitution prohibits federal, state, and local governments from either supporting or hindering any specific religion.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 August, 2017 | Topics: Reports
Alabama Special Primary Runoff Election Scheduled for September 26 The State of Alabama will conduct a special primary runoff election on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, for the office of U.S. Senator to replace Jeff Sessions. A special primary election was held on August 15, 2017. With no candidate receiving more than 50% of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 August, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
The United States strongly condemns the assumption of legislative powers by the illegitimate Constituent Assembly. This power grab is designed to supplant the democratically-elected National Assembly with an authoritarian committee operating above the law.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 August, 2017 | Topics: News
There have been several recent criminal incidents in the Sao Paulo neighborhood of Santo Amaro, particularly on Rua Belterra between the hours of midnight and 5:00 am. No one was hurt in these incidents. Criminals may commit acts of violence if victims do not comply with their requests. Review your personal security plans, remain aware ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 August, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Sao Paulo, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Dr. Alejandro Banda (Clinical Professor at MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine) demonstrates the correct way to obtain a swab from a healthy chicken to workshop participants.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 August, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. Agencies
35 US universities promote study opportunities in Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and São Paulo The United States Mission in Brazil, in partnership with the Department of State’s EducationUSA and partnering institutions in Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and São Paulo, is organizing the EducationUSA Show for Brazilians interested in studying in the United States. Thirty-five ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 August, 2017 | Topics: Education, Embassy, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Sao Paulo, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil
On August 3, the Brazilian Naval Academy held a ceremony in recognition of the cooperation between the Brazilian Navy and the United States Olympic Committee during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 August, 2017 | Topics: 2016 Olympics/Paralympics, Ambassador, Events, News, Rio de Janeiro, Sports
The United States considers the Venezuelan National Constituent Assembly the illegitimate product of a flawed process designed by the Maduro dictatorship to further its assault on democracy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 August, 2017 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere
Today, the United States submitted a communication to the United Nations, in its capacity as depositary for the Paris Agreement, regarding the U.S. intent to withdraw from the Paris Agreement as soon as it is eligible to do so, consistent with the terms of the Agreement.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 August, 2017 | Topics: News
The United States condemns the actions of the Maduro dictatorship. Mr. Lopez and Mr. Ledezma are political prisoners being held illegally by the regime.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 August, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
The United States condemns the elections imposed on July 30 for the National Constituent Assembly, which is designed to replace the legitimately elected National Assembly and undermine the Venezuelan people’s right to self-determination.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 July, 2017 | Topics: News
B Administrative Clerk (Secretary), FSN-6, FP-8, C52-105-045 (Temporary) - deadline to apply: May 23, 2017
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 July, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
The US Independence Day, July 4, was celebrated by the US Diplomatic Mission in six Brazilian capitals: Brasilia, Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre and Recife. This year we celebrated the 241st anniversary of US Independence. In Sao Paulo, the reception was held at Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado (FAAP) on June 28 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 July, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Sao Paulo | Tags: 4July
Yesterday, the Venezuelan people again made clear that they stand for democracy, freedom, and rule of law. Yet their strong and courageous actions continue to be ignored by a bad leader who dreams of becoming a dictator.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 July, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I congratulate Prime Minister Abadi and the Iraqi people on their liberation of Mosul. This is a critical milestone in the global fight against ISIS, and underscores the success of the international effort led by the Iraqi Security Forces.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 July, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson
Security Message for U.S. Citizens U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro July7, 2017 Increased Crime on Corcovado Mountain Hiking Trails According to security authorities, there has been a steady increase in crime on and around mountain hiking trails, particularly since January 2017. Based on this information, the Consulate is temporarily restricting access for its employees ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 July, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Rio de Janeiro, Security & Emergency Messages
The Country Public Affairs Officer and American Presence Officer hosted more than 80 Minas Gerais guests from government and educational, cultural and commercial sectors at a Kentucky Derby-themed Independence Day party. The event promoted Kentucky Bourbon imports by offering guests the traditional ‘mint julep’ cocktail. The celebration was
covered by local TV show ‘Programa Gui Moreira’ , which airs on the local SBT ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 July, 2017 | Topics: Belo Horizonte, Events, Public Affairs | Tags: 4July, Belo Horizonte, Kentucky
The United States condemns the July 5 attack on members of the Venezuelan National Assembly by armed supporters of the government of President Nicolas Maduro. This violence, perpetrated during the celebration of Venezuela’s independence, is an assault on the democratic principles cherished by the men and women who struggled for Venezuela’s independence 206 years ago ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 July, 2017 | Topics: News
United States Consulate Porto Alegre, Brazil Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Nationwide Demonstrations Affecting Porto Alegre June 30, 2017
U.S. Consulate Porto Alegre June 30, 2017 The U.S. Consulate Porto Alegre alerts U.S. citizens that Porto Alegre and other cities in the State of Rio Grande do Sul will be affected by a planned general strike on June ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 June, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Porto Alegre, U.S. Citizen Services
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Nationwide Demonstrations Affecting Brasilia June 30, 2017 June 29, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia alerts U.S. citizens that Brasilia will be affected by a planned general strike on June 30, 2017. Various labor unions and other groups have organized a general strike and demonstrations ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 June, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Security Message for U.S. Citizens U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro riodejaneiro.usconsulate.gov<http://brazil.usembassy.gov/> This message is to alert U.S. citizens of a general strike planned for Friday, June 30, 2017, in Rio de Janeiro. In the event of a citywide strike, significant disruptions to public transportation and other services may occur. Additionally, the Consulate has ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 June, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Rio de Janeiro, U.S. Citizen Services
Today's unanimous Supreme Court decision is a clear victory for our national security. It allows the travel suspension for the six terror-prone countries and the refugee suspension to become largely effective.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 June, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
For the first time ever - alumni from sports-themed US government exchange programs met on June 6-7, to share experiences and develop partnerships and projects to strengthen the alumni network.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 June, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Sao Paulo, Social Inclusion, Sports | Tags: #sports, #sportsforall #socialinclusion
B Administrative Clerk (Secretary), FSN-6, FP-8, C52-105-045 (Temporary) - deadline to apply: May 23, 2017
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 June, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
B Administrative Clerk (Secretary), FSN-6, FP-8, C52-105-045 (Temporary) - deadline to apply: May 23, 2017
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 June, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
B Administrative Clerk (Secretary), FSN-6, FP-8, C52-105-045 (Temporary) - deadline to apply: May 23, 2017
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 June, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
President Donald J. Trump is changing the policy of the United States toward Cuba to achieve four objectives.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 June, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
The American Presence Post in Belo Horizonte programmed the ‘Jazz & Democracy’ workshop for the first time in Brazil in three Minas Gerais cities: Juiz de Fora, Betim and Belo Horizonte. The innovative music-integrated curriculum created by Dr. Wesley Watkins teaches students about democratic values using jazz basics as a metaphor. Students learned about civic ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 June, 2017 | Topics: Belo Horizonte, News | Tags: Belo Horizonte
On May 31, 2017, the U.S. Consulate General Recife held an award ceremony hosted by the Consul General Richard Reiter to recognize eleven Brazilian contacts from various states in the Northeast who were instrumental in joint U.S. – Brazil criminal investigations, enhancing law enforcement cooperation, and building partnerships that ensure the security of Brazilians and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 June, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Events, Press Releases, Recife
Local authorities estimate that crowds of up to 10,000 people will gather to demonstrate during the Dilma-Temer legal proceedings at the Electoral Supreme Court (TSE).
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 June, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The United States condemns the cowardly attacks targeting innocent civilians in London this evening. We understand U.K. police are currently treating these as terrorist incidents.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 June, 2017 | Topics: News
This morning Secretary Tillerson met with Foreign Minister of Brazil Aloysio Nunes Ferreira.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 June, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: Rex Tillerson
US Ambassador to Brazil, Michael McKinley, will lead a delegation of Brazilian businesspeople from a range of segments to the largest US investment fundraising event, SelectUSA Investment Summit 2017, to be held from June 18 to 20, in Washington, D.C.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Issues, News, Press Releases
U.S. Consulate in Recife, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens 22 May 2017 CONSULAR AGENCY FORTALEZA CLOSED JUNE 5 TO JUNE 11, 2017 Consular Agency Fortaleza will be closed for basic American Citizen Services (Consular Records of Birth Abroad, first time/renewal passports, and notary services) on June 5 to June 11, 2017. For any urgent ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 June, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Over the last 18 months, we have seen a dramatic erosion of constitutional rule in Venezuela. This extends from disputes over the National Assembly’s makeup and powers; the thwarting of the recall referendum late last year; the Supreme Court’s assumption of basic legislative functions in recent months; the ongoing imprisonment of opposition leaders and other ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 31 May, 2017 | Topics: News
President Donald J. Trump spoke this morning from Jerusalem with Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom about the apparent terrorist act in Manchester, England.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 May, 2017 | Topics: News
The United States Consulate in Porto Alegre will open at the beginning of June. The new U.S. consulate, located at 1889 Assis Brasil Avenue – Passo d’Areia, will offer services to American citizens starting June 5 and non-immigrant visas starting June 8.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 May, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Today, on May 17, the members of the OAS LGBTI Core Group (Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United States and Uruguay) are proud to join other governments and civil society organizations from around the world to celebrate the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT). This year, the IDAHOT is an opportunity to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 May, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, News
The American Presence Post in Belo Horizonte invited English-language students sponsored by the U.S. Mission to an exclusive screening of the Academy Award-nominated film Hidden Figures on May 10, 2017. The screening, along with other international showings,
was noted by a NBC news report in the United States. Hidden Figures tells the story of three African-American women mathematicians who worked ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 May, 2017 | Topics: Belo Horizonte, English Learning, News, Public Affairs | Tags: ACCESS, Belo Horizonte
Secretary Sonny Perdue announced today that the first shipment of fresh U.S. beef has arrived in Brazil following a 13-year hiatus. The entrance of American beef into the Brazilian market ushers in promising long-term economic opportunity for U.S. beef producers.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 May, 2017 | Topics: Business, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting the fundamental principles of a free press around the world. We honor those men and women who work tirelessly, often at great personal risk, to tell the stories we would not otherwise hear. They are the guardians of democratic values and ideals.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 May, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Rex Tillerson
Almost 24 years ago, it was on these grounds that President Abbas stood with a courageous peacemaker, then-Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Here at the White House, President Abbas signed a Declaration of Principles -- very important -- which laid the foundation for peace between the Israelis and Palestinians.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 May, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Na semana do Dia Internacional da Liberdade de Imprensa e às vésperas do aniversário de cinco anos da Lei de Acesso à Informação do Brasil, a Embaixada dos Estados Unidos traz ao país a americana Patrice McDermott, ex-diretora executiva da
OpenTheGovernment.org (OTG) – principal organização dos EUA que promove a transparência do governo federal. McDermott ministrará ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 April, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases, Sao Paulo
US speaker Patrice McDermott, former Executive Director of the OpenTheGovernment.org (OTG), the main US organization promoting federal government transparency, will give a series of lectures to journalists, students, NGO members and academics in Sao Paulo and Brasilia from May 2 to 5 in celebration of the Press Freedom Day and the 5th anniversary of Brazil’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 April, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sao Paulo
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia alerts U.S. citizens throughout Brazil of nationwide protests on April 28, 2017. Various labor unions and other groups organized a general strike and demonstrations against proposed reforms to the pension system and labor laws. According to the media, the general strike will disrupt airport operations, public ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 April, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/09 Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 April, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/08 T Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 April, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/08 Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 April, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/08 T Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 April, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy announcement. Position: Legal Advisor, FSN-9/FP-5, A01-1905-DOJ Opening Date: Tuesday, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 April, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
The program offers 250 places for young people from Latin America and the Caribbean, and applications will be accepted until April 28 The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program, sponsored by the Department of State, is seeking young entrepreneurs and civil society leaders from Brazil to take part in five ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 April, 2017 | Topics: Education, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
Our Nation is blessed with abundant natural resources and awe-inspiring beauty. Americans are rightly grateful for these God-given gifts and have an obligation to safeguard them for future generations.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 April, 2017 | Topics: Environment, News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Dr. James Spann, Chief Scientist for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Marshall Space Flight Center, will be visiting Sao Paulo and Brasilia April 15-20.
