Alerta de Segurança – Missão dos Estados Unidos no Brasil (11 de Janeiro de 2019) Local: Estado do Ceará, Brasil Evento: A Missão dos Estados Unidos no Brasil alerta os Cidadãos Americanos sobre o aumento de atividades criminosas relacionadas a facções e ao aumento da presença policial no estado do Ceará. Ataques criminosos contra ônibus, ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 January, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 December, 2018 | Topics:
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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 October, 2018 | Topics:
News
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke by phone today with Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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. ...
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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, ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 June, 2018 | Topics:
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.
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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.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 June, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, 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.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 June, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, 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.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 June, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, 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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 June, 2018 | Topics:
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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 May, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, Key Officials, Speeches, U.S. & Brazil
| Tags: #JohnSullivan
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.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 May, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
| Tags: #JohnSullivan
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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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).
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, 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).
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, 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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 February, 2018 | Topics:
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 February, 2018 | Topics:
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, ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 February, 2018 | Topics:
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 February, 2018 | Topics:
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: ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 February, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, 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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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. ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 February, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, 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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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 – ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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. ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 August, 2017 | Topics:
News
Consulate General of the United States of America
www.consuladoamericanosp.org.br saopauloacs@state.gov Phone (55 11) 3250-5000 São Paulo, Brasil August 17, 2017 Increased Criminal Activity in Parts of Sao Paulo 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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 July, 2017 | Topics:
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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 br.usembassy.gov<
http://brazil.usembassy.gov/ > 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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 June, 2017 | Topics:
Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
B Administrative Clerk (Secretary), FSN-6, FP-8, C52-105-045 (Temporary) - deadline to apply: May 23, 2017
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 June, 2017 | Topics:
Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
B Administrative Clerk (Secretary), FSN-6, FP-8, C52-105-045 (Temporary) - deadline to apply: May 23, 2017
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 June, 2017 | Topics:
Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
President Donald J. Trump is changing the policy of the United States toward Cuba to achieve four objectives.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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).
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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.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 June, 2017 | Topics:
News
This morning Secretary Tillerson met with Foreign Minister of Brazil Aloysio Nunes Ferreira.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 April, 2017 | Topics:
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 April, 2017 | Topics:
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 April, 2017 | Topics:
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 April, 2017 | Topics:
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, ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 April, 2017 | Topics:
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 ...
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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.
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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.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 April, 2017 | Topics:
Embassy, Press Releases, Sao Paulo, Science and Technology, U.S. & Brazil
Candidates that have already submitted their application do not need to send it again 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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 April, 2017 | Topics:
Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
Re-Advertisement – Driver’s license category changed Candidates that have already submitted their application do not need to send it again 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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 April, 2017 | Topics:
Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
Sharafat Ali Khan, 32, a Pakistani citizen and former resident of Brazil, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to smuggle undocumented migrants into the United States for profit before U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton of the District of Columbia. Kahn was extradited to the United States from Qatar on July 13, 2016. Judge ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 April, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, News
U.S. Embassy Brasília welcomes proposals from potential partners working in the area of refugee protection and assistance in Brazil. Deadline for submissions: May 12, 2017
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 April, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, News
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 weeks of training focused on commercial and social entrepreneurship in October and November 2017 in the United States. Applications will be accepted until ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 April, 2017 | Topics:
Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
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: Surveillance Detection Program Technician, FSN-6/FP-8, A56-710-296 Opening Date: ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 April, 2017 | Topics:
Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
The U.S. Consulate General in Recife, Brazil is pleased to invite you to this year’s Town Hall Monday, April 24, 2017 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the Courtyard Marriott Recife Av. Eng. Domingos Ferreira, 4661|Boa Viagem|Recife|PE Light refreshments will be served SPACE IS LIMITED R.S.V.P. at
recifeacs@state.gov by Monday, April 17 Please provide the ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 April, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
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: ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 April, 2017 | Topics:
Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
The United States views with grave concern the Venezuelan government’s actions to bar Miranda State Governor Henrique Capriles—a prominent, democratically-elected member of Venezuela’s political opposition and former presidential candidate—from participating in the country’s public life for 15 years.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 April, 2017 | Topics:
News
For six years, the world has watched as the Syrian government and its leader, Bashar al-Assad, have terrorized its own people. It has murdered hundreds of thousands and displaced millions.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 April, 2017 | Topics:
International Security, News
Brazil is one of the nation’s supporting the international search for missing crew members in the Republic of Korea vessel Stella Daisy’s last known location. The government of Brazil has authorized the P-8A aircraft to operate from Galeão Air Force Base in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Operating out of Brazil will allow the P-8A missions ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 April, 2017 | Topics:
International Security, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, April 6, 2017 – U.S. Ambassador to Brazil, P. Michael McKinley, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Deputy Administrator (ADA) Victoria Wassmer (and her delegation) attended the inaugural International Brazilian Air Show (IBAS). The event, which brought together leaders in the civil aviation and airport infrastructure sector in one place, took ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 April, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Consul General, Economic Affairs, Events, International Security, Rio de Janeiro, Science and Technology, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
| Tags: LAAD
At the direction of the president, U.S. forces conducted a cruise missile strike against a Syrian Air Force airfield today at about 8:40 p.m. EDT (4:40 a.m., April 7, in Syria).
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 April, 2017 | Topics:
News
I particularly want to try to just give you a little bit of background on how we got to the statements by the President and the actions that were taken tonight.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 April, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
My fellow Americans: On Tuesday, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad launched a horrible chemical weapons attack on innocent civilians. Using a deadly nerve agent, Assad choked out the lives of helpless men, women, and children.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
On March 28, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Brazil launched the “#USFoodExperience” campaign with a dinner prepared by American chef James Briscione. The event, at the Caribé Gallery in São Paulo, was officially opened by the US Consul General in São Paulo, Ricardo Zuniga, and the Consul for Agriculture Affairs of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 April, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, Events, Sao Paulo
Brazil and the U.S. reaffirm their commitment to deepening commercial defense cooperation. Rio de Janeiro, April 5, 2017 – The United States is committed to broadening and deepening its defense partnership with Brazil, including encouraging greater partnership between the two defense industries. As part of this effort, a high-level delegation of U.S. officials from the ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 April, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Consul General, Economic Affairs, Events, International Security, Rio de Janeiro, Science and Technology, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
| Tags: LAAD
Today’s chemical attack in Syria against innocent people, including women and children, is reprehensible and cannot be ignored by the civilized world.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
The United States strongly condemns the chemical weapons attack in Idlib province, the third allegation of the use of such weapons in the past month alone. There are reports of dozens dead, including many children. While we continue to monitor the terrible situation, it is clear that this is how Bashar al-Assad operates: with brutal, ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
NASA has announced the winners of the 2017 Human Exploration Rover Challenge, held March 31 to April 1 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
President Donald J. Trump spoke with President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation to condemn today’s attack in St. Petersburg. President Trump expressed his deepest condolences to the victims and their loved ones, and to the Russian people.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
The U.S. Consulate General in Recife promoted several events to celebrate the International Women’s Day throughout the month of March. It started with the launch of a public essay contest via local press and Social Media, inviting Pernambuco residents to submit creative essays on the topic, “What is an Empowered Woman?” . Almost 60 submissions from a ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 31 March, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Direitos humanos, Gender Issues, News, Recife
Speaking today before aviation leaders at the International Air Transport Association Wings of Change Conference at the first International Brazil Air Show (IBAS) in Rio de Janeiro, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Deputy Administrator Victoria Wassmer said that the United States is proud to participate in a partnership with Brazil which enhances bilateral cooperation on ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Researchers and fans of Brazilian chapbooks have another option to get information about this popular genre of Brazilian culture online. Since February 2017, the US Library of Congress, through its office in Rio de Janeiro, has provided a digital collection on the subject - the Brazil Cordel Literature Web Archive.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 March, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, News, Press Releases, Rio de Janeiro
U.S. Consulate General Recife, Brazil Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Increased Violence in Public Transportation March 30, 2017 The U.S. Consulate General in Recife alerts U.S. citizens of an increase in criminal activity in public transportation in all northeastern states. According to the media, in Pernambuco specifically, criminal activity in public transportation is 97.2 ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 March, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Recife, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Brazil
São Paulo, March 24, 2017 – The United States Army Research, Development, and Engineer Command (RDECOM) opened an office on Friday at the US Consulate in São Paulo to develop partnerships with Brazil in research projects focused on innovation. The Technology Center will intensify collaboration between the two countries through research and professional exchanges in ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 March, 2017 | Topics:
Sao Paulo, Science and Technology
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Nationwide Demonstrations on Sunday, March 26, 2017
U.S. Embassy Brasilia March 24, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia alerts U.S. citizens in Brazil that media reports and social networking sites indicate that numerous anti-corruption demonstrations are planned for Sunday, March 26, 2017, in cities throughout Brazil. U.S. citizens ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
Belo Horizonte, Embassy, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Media are invited to watch as nearly 100 high school and college teams from across the globe compete Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1 during NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
United States Embassy in Brasilia Security Message for U.S. Citizens: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its Zika travel guidance, recommending that pregnant women not travel to any area where there is a risk of Zika virus infection. For a world map of the Zika affected areas, please visit CDC’s
interactive map . For ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 March, 2017 | Topics:
Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Citizen Services
Since its formation in 2014, the Global Coalition has worked diligently to reduce the threat ISIS poses to international security and our homelands. Coalition members are united in common cause to defeat ISIS through a robust approach, including working by, with, and through local partners for military operations; supporting the stabilization of territory liberated from ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 March, 2017 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom to offer his condolences on today’s terror attack in London and his praise for the effective response of security forces and first responders.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC March 22, 2017 On behalf of the United States, I express my condolences to the victims and their families. The American people send their thoughts and prayers to the people of the United Kingdom. We condemn these horrific acts of violence, and whether they were ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 March, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced additional steps to keep the food supply safe for American families in light of the recent investigations of Brazil’s meat industry.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Remarks as prepared for delivery Introduction Good morning, and many thanks for that kind introduction. Thank you for the invitation to address you today, and congratulations for hosting the 31st annual American Bar Association (ABA) White Collar Crime conference. Twenty-eight years ago, I started as a prosecutor at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 March, 2017 | Topics:
News
The President also had a long and very fruitful call with President Michel Temer of Brazil. President Trump emphasized the importance of our bilateral relationship with Brazil, one of our key partners in the Western Hemisphere.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
The U.S. Consul General Richard Reiter and consulate staff toured the island of Fernando de Noronha and participated in an event honoring the American presence on the island, which dates back to WWI and was intensified during the Cold War. The event marked the 60-year anniversary of the Cold War Guided Missile Observation Post. As ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 March, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Energy, Environment, Events, Recife
U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/03 This announcement will establish a roster of candidates which will be valid for six months. 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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 March, 2017 | Topics:
Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo, Visas
UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Office of Press and Public Diplomacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, delivered remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on “Trafficking in persons in conflict situations: forced labor, slavery, and other similar practices.” She underscored the importance of a ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, News
The Fulbright Commission this year celebrates 60 years in Brazil. Since 1957, Fulbright has offered scholarships to graduate students, fellows and researchers who want to make a difference in their communities. Over these six decades, Fulbright has sent over 3,500 Brazilians to the USA and brought over 2,900 North Americans on exchange programs to Brazil.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 March, 2017 | Topics:
Alumni, Education, Embassy, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
The U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators announced the latest 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grant winners sponsored by ExxonMobil Corporation.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 March, 2017 | Topics:
Embassy, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil
The Department of State is pleased to announce the U.S. delegation to the 61st Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), to be held March 13 through 24, 2017 at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 March, 2017 | Topics:
Gender Issues, News
Alert – Level 2, Practice Enhanced Precautions Note: This travel notice was updated on March 10, 2017, to include an interactive map of Zika risk. What is the current situation? Public health officials have reported that mosquitoes in Brazil are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. Because Zika virus is primarily spread ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 March, 2017 | Topics:
Health Issues, News, U.S. Citizen Services
International Women’s Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate and reflect upon the meaningful progress women have made throughout society, while also acknowledging that there is still much work that remains to be done to ensure the complete and consequential participation of women in all spheres of economic, political, and public life.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 March, 2017 | Topics:
Gender Issues, News
On International Women’s Day, we reflect on the critical contributions women make in every sector of society and we recommit ourselves to addressing the discrimination and barriers that women face around the world.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 March, 2017 | Topics:
News
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq., and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, and to protect the Nation from terrorist activities by foreign nationals admitted to the ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Implementing Immediate Heightened Screening and Vetting of Applications for Visas and Other Immigration Benefits, Ensuring Enforcement of All Laws for Entry into the United States, and Increasing Transparency among Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government and for the American People
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
March 3 marks World Wildlife Day, an opportunity to celebrate the world’s wild animals and plants and raise awareness about the risks many face. Wildlife trafficking is an urgent threat to many species and undermines security and economic development.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 March, 2017 | Topics:
Environment, Fact Sheets, News
We are proud of our Nation's achievements in promoting women's full participation in all aspects of American life and are resolute in our commitment to supporting women's continued advancement in America and around the world.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 March, 2017 | Topics:
Gender Issues, Human Rights, News, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
TAKING ACTION: President Donald J. Trump has taken action to ensure the safety and security of the United States homeland, its borders, and its people.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
THE PROBLEM: After decades of decline, crime is rising again in America’s largest cities.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
REBUILDING OUR INFRASTRUCTURE: President Donald J. Trump is taking action on his commitment to rebuilding the United States.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
DESPERATE NEED FOR REPEAL AND REPLACE: The United States’ healthcare system is trending in a disastrous direction and desperately needs improvement.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 February, 2017 | Topics:
Health Issues, News, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
DELIVERING ON IMMIGRATION: President Donald J. Trump has taken a series of Executive actions to combat illegal immigration.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 February, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, News, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
WORKING WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR: President Donald J. Trump has had a dozen meetings with American business and union leaders to hear their input.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 February, 2017 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, News, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Tonight, as we mark the conclusion of our celebration of Black History Month, we are reminded of our Nation’s path toward civil rights and the work that still remains. Recent threats targeting Jewish Community Centers and vandalism of Jewish cemeteries, as well as last week’s shooting in Kansas City, remind us that while we may ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Speeches
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/02 RE-ADVERTISEMENT 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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 February, 2017 | Topics:
Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/02T RE-ADVERTISEMENT 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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 February, 2017 | Topics:
Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
NASA is one step closer to understanding whether another Earth-like planet exists.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 February, 2017 | Topics:
News
On February 27, cultural heritage professionals from Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, Jamaica, Mozambique, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and South Africa will gather in Charleston, South Carolina for a Department of State sponsored workshop on the protection of sites and antiquities associated with the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 February, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, History, News, Public Affairs
The U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro alerts U.S. citizens to monitor local media and take adequate precautions if traveling in or near Vitoria, Espirito Santo. Media reporting and social media postings indicate increased criminal activity in Vitoria and its greater metropolitan area. News outlets are reporting the absence of local police on the ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 February, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Rio de Janeiro, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism
The Vice President spoke by telephone today with President Michel Temer of Brazil to discuss ways to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the United States and Brazil.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Vice President of the United States, Western Hemisphere
| Tags: Mike Pence
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Registering to Vote for Local Elections
U.S. Embassy Brasilia February 1, 2017 Just voted in November? Still traveling or living overseas? You should register and request your absentee ballot to vote again in 2017 to ensure your election office knows where to send your ballot for any upcoming special ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 February, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Insel Air U.S. Embassy Brasilia February 3, 2017 This message is to inform U.S. citizens that U.S. Consulate General Curaçao has temporarily prohibited U.S. Consulate Curacao personnel from flying on Insel Air. The Consulate adopted this policy following an internal review of safety-related considerations. You are receiving this message ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 February, 2017 | Topics:
Belo Horizonte, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would like to clarify the classes of aliens affected by the 90-day temporary pause on travel, with case-by-base exceptions and waivers, as outlined in the President’s Executive Order entitled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.”
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 February, 2017 | Topics:
International Security, News, Press Releases, Visas
CONSULAR AGENCY FORTALEZA CLOSED FEB 3 TO FEB 20, 2017 AND FEB 24 TO MARCH 1, 2017. Consular Agency Fortaleza will be closed for basic American Citizen Services (Consular Records of Birth Abroad, first time/renewal passports, and notary services) from Feb 3 to the 20th due to staff training and from Feb 24 to March ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 February, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
The American desire for peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians has remained unchanged for 50 years.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 February, 2017 | Topics:
International Security, Key Officials, News
February is National African American History Month. President Trump issued the following proclamation to commemorate the role African Americans have played in U.S. history:
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 February, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, President of the United States, Public Affairs
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
President Donald J. Trump is determined to protect the rights of all Americans, including the LGBTQ community. President Trump continues to be respectful and supportive of LGBTQ rights, just as he was throughout the election.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 31 January, 2017 | Topics:
Gender Issues, Human Rights, News, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
It is the policy of the executive branch to be prudent and financially responsible in the expenditure of funds, from both public and private sources. In addition to the management of the direct expenditure of taxpayer dollars through the budgeting process, it is essential to manage the costs associated with the governmental imposition of private ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 January, 2017 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, News, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
America is a proud nation of immigrants and we will continue to show compassion to those fleeing oppression, but we will do so while protecting our own citizens and border. America has always been the land of the free and home of the brave. We will keep it free and keep it safe, as the ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 January, 2017 | Topics:
International Security, News, President of the United States, Visas
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 28, 2017 NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM – 3 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE VICE PRESIDENT THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 January, 2017 | Topics:
International Security, News, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Public health officials in Brazil suspect that a yellow fever outbreak centered in Minas Gerais has resulted in 550 suspected and 72 confirmed cases, and 40 confirmed deaths. Three of the deaths have been reported in neighboring Sao Paulo state, but were reportedly contracted in the endemic area.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 January, 2017 | Topics:
Embassy, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq., and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, and to protect the American people from terrorist attacks by foreign nationals admitted to the ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 January, 2017 | Topics:
International Security, News, President of the United States, Visas
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Before President-elect Trump’s Cabinet choices can start work, their appointments must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 January, 2017 | Topics:
News
We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our country and to restore its promise for all of our people.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Speeches
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
“On behalf of the United States Mission to Brazil, I would like to express our profound regret for the tragic death of Federal Supreme Court Justice Teori Zavascki and other victims of the terrible air crash in Paraty, in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
The Constitution offers little guidance beyond the date of the inauguration and the words of the oath. Each celebration is shaped by tradition and by each new president’s personality.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 January, 2017 | Topics:
News
Good afternoon, everybody. Let me start out by saying that I was sorely tempted to wear a tan suit today -- (laughter) -- for my last press conference. But Michelle, whose fashion sense is a little better than mine, tells me that's not appropriate in January.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 January, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News
| Tags: Barack Obama
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Davos, Switzerland As Prepared for delivery: Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a great honor to once again address this distinguished forum. But this year, in these early days of 2017,there’s a palpable uncertainty about the state of our world. For the members of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 January, 2017 | Topics:
News
Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/26B - deadline to apply January 31, 2017
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 January, 2017 | Topics:
Job Opportunities, Recife
U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/01 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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 January, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, Job Opportunities, Sao Paulo
U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/01 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 this ...
