On March 5-6, 2020, Brazil and the United States held the Fifth Meeting of the Brazil-U.S. Joint Commission on Science and Technology Cooperation in Brasilia to deepen collaboration in key priority areas for the benefit of both countries. Marcos Pontes, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, and Dr. Walter Copan, Director of the National Institute …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 March, 2020 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Energy, Health Issues, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere
On March 5, 6 and 7, as part of the commemoration of International Women’s Day, the U.S. Embassy in Brazil, in partnership with eight Brazilian institutions, will launch the STEAM Power for Girls Program – a complete immersion in the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 March, 2020 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Education, Embassy, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced, today on January 28, an Economic Integration of Vulnerable Nationals from Venezuela in Brazil Program.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 January, 2020 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Rio de Janeiro, November 6, 2019 – The USS WASP visited Rio de Janeiro October 30-November 4 on her way home to Norfolk, Virginia after being stationed in Japan since 2017. The visit was a testament to the strength of the friendship and partnership between Brazil and the United States, the two largest democracies in …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 November, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Consul General, Events, News, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere
On November 4-6, 2019, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service has organized a Brazil Infrastructure Trade Mission aimed at increasing U.S. private sector participation in Brazilian infrastructure projects.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 November, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, News, Press Releases, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, the U.S. Consulates General in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Recife and Porto Alegre, and the Embassy Branch Office in Belo Horizonte separately held celebrations to mark the 243rd Independence Day of the United States of America.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 July, 2019 | Topics: Belo Horizonte, Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, Events, News, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
I’d like to thank the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Jair Messias Bolsonaro, and the First Lady Mrs. Michelle Bolsonaro for their presence tonight. It is a great pleasure and a great honor to receive you here at the Embassy.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 July, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, Events, News, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
One hundred and eleven students from Brazilian public schools are participating, from July 1 to 5, in an English Immersion program “English Immersion USA” – sponsored by the United States Embassy and its Consulates in Brazil.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 July, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Education, Embassy, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
On June 25, the United States Consulate in Porto Alegre became the United States Consulate General in Porto Alegre. The change was announced by the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Brazil, William Popp, during the celebration of the 243rd Anniversary of Independence of the United States of America held that day at the consulate in Porto …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 June, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Consul General, News, Porto Alegre, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
As part of the United States’ commitment to broaden and deepen its defense partnership with Brazil, a high-level delegation of U.S. officials from the Departments of Defense, State and Commerce, led by Chargé d’Affaires to the U.S. Mission in Brazil, William Popp, attended the Defense Industry Dialogue (DID) today.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 April, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, News, Press Releases, Rio de Janeiro, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires William Popp (as prepared for delivery) The United States is proud to stand with Brazil and more than 50 countries that have recognized Venezuelan Interim President Juan Guaidó. We are grateful for the support and leadership of President Bolsonaro, his government and Brazilian institutions in pursuing a peaceful and constitutional return …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 February, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Speeches, Western Hemisphere
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
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
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
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
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