Goa, India, July 21, 2023: The U.S. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm and the Federative Republic of Brazil’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira announced their commitment on joint clean energy cooperation, when they met on the margins of the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial and 8th Mission Innovation meetings in Goa, India. The leaders …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 July, 2023 | Topics: Economic Issues, Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
Women from 24 states and the Federal District will participate in a four-month course. Brasilia, June 20, 2023 – The U.S. Embassy and Consulates, in partnership with the +Unidos Group, announced on June 20 the list of the 90 women selected for the third edition of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE 3.0) – a …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 June, 2023 | Topics: Economic Issues, Education, Press Releases
In Brazil, the Under Secretary plans to build on the successful February 10 White House meeting between Presidents Biden and Lula
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 March, 2023 | Topics: Economic Issues, Embassy, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The loan aims to expand access to credit for small and medium businesses Brasília, November 10, 2022: The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Banco Sofisa announced a disbursement of a $45 million, 5-year loan program for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The operation will have the partnership and institutional support of the U.S. …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 November, 2022 | Topics: Economic Issues, Environment, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Sao Paulo, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Remarks Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State October 6, 2022 Lima Convention Center Lima, Peru SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Buenos dias, bom dia, bonjour, good afternoon to everyone. It’s wonderful to be with all of our colleagues here today. And I’m especially grateful that we’ve been able to hold the OAS General Assembly in person …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 October, 2022 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Economic Issues, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs
He visited Brasilia and São Paulo to discuss cooperation on countering illicit finance, particularly drug trafficking, terrorist financing, the challenges and opportunities posed by virtual assets, and environmental crimes
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 August, 2022 | Topics: Economic Issues, Embassy, Peace and Security, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Over the course of the visit, which took place between May 15-19, the Deputy Secretary led the largest trade mission to the South America region since the onset of the pandemic and advanced key Biden-Harris Administration and Department priorities through a series of engagements with Brazilian government officials and private sector leader
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 May, 2022 | Topics: Economic Issues, Embassy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The Dialogue reaffirmed shared goals of strengthening democratic governance, institutions and the rule of law, economic prosperity, health, the environment, security, and human rights
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 May, 2022 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Economic Issues, Embassy, Key Officials, Peace and Security, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
April 25, 2022 The United States and Brazil enjoy one of the strongest and most robust economic relationships in the hemisphere. The United States is the main destination for Brazilian exports of value-added manufactured goods, which creates jobs for both Brazilians and Americans. Recent agreements to facilitate trade, once finalized, will help to advance our …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 April, 2022 | Topics: Economic Issues, Environment, Fact Sheets, Health Issues, Science and Tech, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Entity will also initiate analysis on the entry of Argentina, Peru, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 January, 2022 | Topics: Economic Issues, Embassy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
January 26, 2022 There are 30 million micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)in Brazil, accounting for 30 percent of the country’s GDP. Registered MSMEs provide over 50 percent of all jobs in the formal sector and between January-October 2021, almost 73% of formal jobs created in Brazil were in small businesses. Despite the pandemic’s debilitating effect on the economy, 2.6 million entrepreneurs established new businesses in 2020 (8.4% increase), and the innovation sector …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 January, 2022 | Topics: Economic Issues, Fact Sheets, Gender Issues, Innovation, Public Affairs | Tags: entrepreneurship
Bom dia. Obrigado. I want to give a special thanks to Welber Barral for moderating today’s discussion, and for his service to Brazil and the bilateral partnership. Let me thank as well the Fundação Getúlio Vargas for helping us get this out to as large a group as possible. It’s been a great honor to …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 November, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, Environment, Exclude, Exclude All, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Innovation, Internet, Speeches, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: Under Secretary of State Keith Krach
Under Secretary Keith Krach Remarks Introduction: U.S.-Brazil Relations Hello everyone. It’s great to be here in Brazil. Thank you, Ambassador Costa e Silva, for your warm welcome. I’m here at a time when the US Brazil partnership momentum is as strong as it’s ever been. We share a vibrant friendship that spans two centuries of …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 November, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, Environment, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Innovation, International Security, Internet, News, Speeches | Tags: Under Secretary of State Keith Krach
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 …
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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
Under Secretary Keith Krach Japan-U.S.-Brazil Exchange As prepared for delivery. Good morning. It’s a great honor to be here today to launch the first-ever Japan-U.S.-Brazil Exchange, or “JUSBE.” Building on the ties between our peoples and governments, this new forum will allow our nations to work closely together to advance our shared values—values such as …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 November, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, Featured Event, Health Issues, International Security, Internet, Speeches, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: Under Secretary of State Keith Krach
The visit is part of a travel to Central and South America to grow the Clean Network and strengthen cooperation on environment. Brasilia, November 06, 2020: The U.S. Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, Keith Krach, will visit São Paulo and Brasília, on November 7-11, for a series of meetings with high-ranking representatives of the Brazilian government and business leaders to …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 November, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, Events, Featured Event, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: Under Secretary of State Keith Krach
U.S. Law Enforcement Assists Brazilian Law Enforcement Takedown of Numerous Digital Piracy Sites and Apps Alleged to Have Caused Millions of Dollars in Losses to U.S. Media Companies Three U.S.-Based Websites Allegedly Offered Thousands of Pirated Television Shows and Movies Owned by U.S. Rights Holders to Brazilian Audiences WASHINGTON – Seizure warrants have been executed …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 November, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, International Security, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
Favela residents and health professionals in Rio de Janeiro will benefit from two donations delivered this week by the U.S. Consulate in Rio to help mitigate the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 October, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, Featured Event, Health Issues, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Rio de Janeiro, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: COVID-19, Donations, HEALTH, SOUTHCOM, us_companies, USG, USNSA
The United States and Brazil Strengthen Economic and Bilateral Ties The two countries signed a trade protocol and the U.S. extended over R$ 11 billion reais for investment and export financing. Brasilia, October 21, 2020: During his two-day visit to Brazil, the U.S. National Security Adviser, Robert C. O’Brien, was accompanied by the largest economic-focused, …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 October, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, Featured Event, Press Releases, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: USNSA
Amb. O’Brien Remarks at the Joint Press Conference at Itamaraty (As delivered.) Mr. President, Foreign Minister, thank you for hosting me. It’s an honor to be here. And I bring you greetings, Mr. President, from your friend President Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States. Brazil and the United States are the …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 October, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, Featured Event, News, Speeches, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere | Tags: USNSA
The agreement opens opportunities for business promotion in telecommunications, energy, infrastructure, and more. Brasilia, October 20, 2020 – Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and Chairman Kimberly A. Reed today signed a US $1 billion Memorandum of Understanding with Brazil’s Ministry of Economy, aimed at enhancing the strong trade and economic relationship between the two countries. EXIM Chairman Reed and Brazil Minister of …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 October, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: USNSA
Buy More U.S. Goods and Services with Competitive Financing The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM) supports the financing of U.S. goods and services purchased by creditworthy international buyers that may have difficulty obtaining credit through traditional financing sources. EXIM’s financing options are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Recent …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 October, 2020 | Topics: Business, Economic Issues, Fact Sheets, Featured Event, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: USNSA
The Artemis Accords, led by NASA, describe a shared vision for principles, grounded in the Outer Space Treaty of 1967, to create a safe and transparent environment which facilitates exploration, science, and commercial activities for all of humanity to enjoy. The U.S. and its partners in the Artemis Program have set the goal of exploring …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 October, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, Fact Sheets, Featured Event, Innovation, Science and Tech, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: USNSA
The three areas covered by the Protocol speed up trade and represent an important step in the ongoing work between the two countries Brasilia, October 19, 2020: U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Minister of Economy Paulo Guedes signed a U.S.-Brazil Protocol on Trade Rules and Transparency on Monday, October 19, during a virtual conference. The …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 October, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: USNSA
The United States and Brazil are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of a Protocol on Trade Rules and Transparency. This agreement is the latest concrete result of the close relationship between Brazil and the United States and the leadership of President Trump and President Bolsonaro. Following the meeting of the two leaders at Mar-a-Lago …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 October, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: USNSA
Key Facts The Protocol updates the existing Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation, in place from 2011, with three new annexes that can deliver practical benefits to traders in all sectors. As Brazil and the United States engage under the ATEC to implement this Protocol, we will reduce red tape and improve opportunities for bilateral …
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By Elizabeth Souza | 19 October, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, Fact Sheets, Featured Event, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: USNSA
October 2020 Results in Brazil (Total = US $ 984 million) Committed Projects: We recently committed a total investment of $425 million for the following two projects. Accelerating pandemic recovery in Brazil: A $400 million loan to Banco Itaú will support lending to SMEs following a severe outbreak of COVID-19 in Brazil, with a focus …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 October, 2020 | Topics: Business, Economic Issues, Fact Sheets, Featured Event, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: USNSA
Brasilia, October 16, 2020: The U.S. National Security Advisor, Robert O’Brien, will visit São Paulo and Brasília, on October 19-20, for a series of meetings with high-ranking representatives of the Brazilian government and private sector. On the visit he will be accompanied by Kimberly Reed, President of the Export Import Bank, Michael Nemelka, Deputy U.S. Trade …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 October, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, Featured Event, Health Issues, International Security, Press Releases, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: USNSA
Whoever builds a nation’s 5G networks gains the key to that country’s most sensitive personal, commercial, and governmental data. Trusted firms such as Ericsson and Nokia from Europe and Samsung from the Republic of Korea have earned the trust of people and governments around the world.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 August, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, Embassy, Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Interviews/Op-eds, News, Political Affairs, Science and Tech, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere | Tags: 5GTechnology, Secretary Pompeo, Under Secretary of State Keith Krach
Christopher Wray Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Hudson Institute, Video Event: China’s Attempt to Influence U.S. Institutions Washington, D.C. July 7, 2020 The Threat Posed by the Chinese Government and the Chinese Communist Party to the Economic and National Security of the United States Remarks as delivered. Good morning. I realize it’s challenging, particularly under …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 July, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, International Security, Political Affairs, Science and Tech, Speeches, Trade and Commercial Affairs
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON April 29, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke by phone today with Brazilian Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Araujo discussed the importance of a coordinated response to combat the COVID-19 pandemic through increased production of medical supplies …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 April, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Health Issues, News, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met yesterday with Brazilian Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo on the margins of the Counter Terrorism Ministerial in Bogota, Colombia. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Araujo highlighted our close partnership in the global fight against terrorism.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 January, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere | Tags: #tourism
The March 19 Joint Statement from President Trump and President Bolsonaro clearly stated support for Brazil beginning the process to become a full member of the OECD and welcomed Brazil’s ongoing efforts regarding economic reforms, best practices, and a regulatory framework in line with the standards of the OECD. We stand by this statement. We …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 October, 2019 | Topics: Economic Issues, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
On September 13, Secretary Michael R. Pompeo launched the U.S.-Brazil Strategic Partnership Dialogue with Brazilian Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 September, 2019 | Topics: Economic Issues, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere
United States policy on Venezuela is focused on ensuring free, fair, and transparent elections that bring prosperity and democracy back to the people of Venezuela. In service of this goal, the United States has undertaken a series of strong policy actions since 2017 meant to pressure the former Maduro regime and support democratic actors.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 April, 2019 | Topics: Economic Issues, Fact Sheets, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere
On January 25, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo certified the authority of Venezuela’s interim President Juan Guaido to receive and control certain property in accounts of the Government of Venezuela or Central Bank of Venezuela held by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or any other U.S. insured banks, in accordance with Section …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 January, 2019 | Topics: Economic Issues, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Pompeo January 28, 2019 Sanctions Against PDVSA and Venezuela Oil Sector Today, the United States has taken necessary actions to prevent the illegitimate former Maduro regime from further plundering Venezuela’s assets and natural resources. The United States has determined that persons …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 January, 2019 | Topics: Economic Issues, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere
Washington – Today the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA) pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13850 for operating in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy. PdVSA is a Venezuelan state-owned oil company and a primary source of Venezuela’s income and foreign currency, to include …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 January, 2019 | Topics: Economic Issues, News, Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere
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 Issues, Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, 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 Issues, Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: Donald J. Trump
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 Tech
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: Business, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Issues, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Press Releases
Brazil’s economy appears poised to return to growth, following the deepest recession in over 100 years. Our work with the Ministry of Finance has reaffirmed my view that the Temer Administration is taking ambitious steps to regain Brazil’s economic footing and restore confidence to consumers and investors alike.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 September, 2016 | Topics: Economic Issues, Embassy, Press Releases, Speeches
Article written by Alexandro Martello and published on Portal G1, on September 27, 2016 Jacob Lew met with Finance Minister, Henrique Meirelles.
According to him, improvement of the economy entails approval of reforms. The US Secretary of Treasury, Jacob Lew, said on Tuesday, September 27, standing next to Minister, Henrique Meirelles, in Brasília, that Brazil …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 September, 2016 | Topics: Economic Issues, News
Article written by Eduardo Rodrigues, Fernando Nakagawa and Idiana Tomazelli,
and published on O Estado de S. Paulo Jacob Lew expressed confidence in the planned structural reforms in Brazil led by Minister Henrique Meirelles The US Secretary of Treasury, Jacob Lew, believes that Brazil is “about to resume economic growth.” This assessment was made after a series of …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 September, 2016 | Topics: Economic Issues, News
This morning, the New York Foreign Press Center is pleased to welcome back the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Francisco “Paco” Palmieri. Today he will discuss U.S. Government engagement and policy implementation in the Western Hemispheric region.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 September, 2016 | Topics: Economic Issues, News, Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2016 As America celebrates the 100th anniversary of the creation of our national park system this year, the President and the First Family are traveling to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico and Yosemite National Park in California. The President has …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 June, 2016 | Topics: Economic Issues, Environment, Fact Sheets, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
Program Signifies Important Step in White House’s Commitment to an Entrepreneurship Network in the Americas Application deadline has been extended; new deadline Friday, May 27 Brasília, May 23, 2016 – The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is looking for young Brazilian entrepreneurs to …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 May, 2016 | Topics: Economic Issues, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
“Digital Creativity: Culture Reimagined” The United States and Brazil have much in common: we are the Western Hemisphere’s largest democracies and economies, we believe in human rights and freedom of expression. As we recently celebrated World Intellectual Property Day, I will add that Brazilians and Americans are intensely creative, and that digital technologies give us …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 April, 2016 | Topics: Economic Issues, Embassy, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Policy, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
We are thrilled to announce that registration for the third Investment Summit is now open ! It will be held June 19-21, 2016, in Washington, D.C. This year’s theme is “The Innovation Advantage” and will feature investment opportunities from every corner of the United States for global investors. High-profile business and government leaders will share their insights on the latest innovations …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 April, 2016 | Topics: Business, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Issues, News, Trade and Commercial Affairs
Washington, D.C. – Today, United States Trade Representative Michael Froman led the first ever ministerial-level meeting of the United States – Brazil Commission on Economic and Trade Relation (Commission), which was co-chaired by Minister of External Relations Mauro Vieira and Minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade (MDIC) Armando Monteiro for Brazil. The United States …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 March, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Issues, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
On March 3, 2016, Ambassador Liliana Ayalde participated in the events surrounding the 2015 Sebrae Businesswomen Award ceremony to honor top Brazilian businesswomen. In addition to attending the awards ceremony, the Ambassador participated in a roundtable discussion about the important role women entrepreneurs play in promoting prosperity through small business creation.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 March, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Issues, Embassy, Gender Issues, News
On October 20, 2015, Silicon Valley innovation and entrepreneurship specialist and Professor of the University of California Berkeley and Brown University, Naeem Zafar, pronounced the keynote address of the top business event in Bahia, the “Agenda Bahia.” Now in its sixth edition, “Agenda Bahia” is jointly organized by “Rede Bahia,” the largest media conglomerate in …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 November, 2015 | Topics: Economic Issues, Innovation, News, Rio de Janeiro
Today President Barack Obama hosted Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff at the White House. Their meeting underscored the long-standing and increasingly diverse partnership between the United States and Brazil, which is rooted in a shared commitment to expand inclusive economic growth and prosperity; promote international peace and security and respect for human rights; strengthen bilateral defense …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 June, 2015 | Topics: Climate, Economic Issues, Energy, Environment, Fact Sheets, Health Issues, International Security, Political Affairs, Science and Tech, Social Inclusion, Sports, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities