Democracy & Human Rights Archives | U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Brazil

Comic book portrays U.S. and Brazilian black scientists

Comic book was released on February 25, with the participation of award-winning Brazilian astrophysicist São Paulo, February 26, 2021: Inspired by the movie “Hidden Figures,” which tells the story of African American woman scientists who worked for NASA, University of São Paulo researcher Carlos Antônio Teixeira launched on Thursday, February 25, the comic book “Entrevistas Além do Tempo” (“Interviews Beyond Time”), which portrays the …

By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 March, 2021 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Sao Paulo, Science and Tech, Success Stories

Statement by Ambassador Todd Chapman on the Capitol Invasion

Published on January 7, 2021 on social media January 7, 2021 — Early this morning, the United States Congress certified the Electoral College results of the 2020 Presidential election in accordance with the U.S. Constitution and U.S. federal election law and confirmed the election of Joseph R. Biden as President of the United States and …

By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Democracy & Human Rights, Political Affairs

The United States Applauds the Interim Government’s “People’s Vote”

The United States continues to support Interim President Juan Guaidó, the National Assembly, and the Venezuelan people in their struggle to restore democracy in their country.

By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 December, 2020 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, News, Western Hemisphere

Joint Statement on Japan-U.S.-Brazil Trilateral Exchange

Joint Statement on the Japan-U.S.-Brazil Exchange Brasilia, November 10, 2020: Today, the Governments of the United States of America, the Federative Republic of Brazil, and Japan launched the Japan-U.S.-Brazil Exchange in Brasilia, Brazil. The U.S. Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, Keith Krach, led the U.S. delegation, Brazil’s Secretary for Bilateral Negotiations …

By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 November, 2020 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Economic Issues, Environment, Featured Event, Innovation, International Security, Internet, Press Releases | Tags: Under Secretary of State Keith Krach

USAID and the IDB Announce $2 million in New Awards to Support Venezuelans Through Employment, Financial Services, and Access to Information

The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), announced $2 million for five new awards under the BetterTogether/JuntosEsMejor Challenge to benefit Venezuelans in the Argentine Republic, the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Republics of Colombia and Chile, and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The awardees will …

By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 October, 2020 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere

Fact Sheet: The United States and Brazil Reaffirm Strong Ties and Shared Democratic Values

U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Fact Sheet September 18, 2020 “Together, we are seizing the opportunity to cement a future of security, prosperity, and democracy for our people and for the entire hemisphere.” – U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, September 13, 2019 On September 18, Secretary Pompeo …

By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 September, 2020 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Fact Sheets, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Health Issues, Human Rights, International Security, Political Affairs, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities

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