Op-ed written by Elizabeth Frawley Bagley, U.S. Ambassador in Brazil, and published in Jornal O Globo on February 23, 2023. February 24, 2023, marks one year since Russia launched its brutal, full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s legacy over these twelve months is clear: up to 15 million Ukrainians have been internally displaced or live as refugees outside the …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 February, 2023 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Human Rights, International Security, Interviews/Op-eds, Peace and Security, Political Affairs
April 25, 2022 The United States and Brazil have one of the most important shared security agendas in the hemisphere. Our regular exchange of information, experience, technology, information, and capabilities helps reinforce security and defense cooperation to promote peace and the rule of law. Since 2018, the United States has committed over $5.5 million to …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 April, 2022 | Topics: Fact Sheets, International Security, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON The Department of State, working with the U.S. interagency, is aware of several Russian military and intelligence entities that are engaged in information confrontation targeting Ukraine. These activities include the spread of disinformation and propaganda attempting to paint Ukraine and Ukrainian government officials as the aggressor in the Russia-Ukraine …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 January, 2022 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Europe & Eurasia, Fact Sheets, Human Rights, International Security, Peace and Security, Political Affairs
SPEECH ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE BERLIN-BRANDENBURG ACADEMY OF SCIENCES BERLIN, GERMANY JANUARY 20, 2022 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. First, let me say how honored I am by the presence of so many friends, colleagues, leaders across different communities here in Germany, and also leaders in the partnership that links our two countries. I’m …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 January, 2022 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Embassy, Human Rights, International Security, Peace and Security, Political Affairs, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State
This week, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will travel to Brazil and Argentina, joined by National Security Council Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Juan Gonzalez, Senior Director for Technology and National Security Tarun Chhabra, Senior Director for Cyber Amit Mital, and Department of State Senior Bureau Official for Western Hemisphere Ricardo Zuniga. In his first …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 August, 2021 | Topics: International Security, Key Officials, News, Peace and Security, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Brazil Federal Police (PF) partnership resulted in the arrests in Brazil and the United States of key members of a major Transnational Criminal Organization (TCO) responsible for international weapons trafficking and numerous other transnational crimes.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 June, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, International Security, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
An Israeli national residing in Brazil pleaded guilty on March 31 in a U.S. court for his role in operating DeepDotWeb (DDW), a website that connected internet users with Darknet marketplaces, where they purchased illegal firearms, malware and hacking tools, stolen financial data, heroin and fentanyl, and other contraband.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 April, 2021 | Topics: International Security, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) crew arrived in their homeport of North Charleston, S.C., Monday, following the conclusion of the Operation Southern Cross, a patrol to the South Atlantic in support of counter illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 March, 2021 | Topics: International Security, News, Our Ocean, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Brasília, 2 de dezembro de 2020 – The Coast Guard hosted members of the Brazilian Navy on three occasions in November throughout the Southeastern United States. On Nov. 6, Sector Jacksonville held an arrival ceremony in Mayport, Fla., for the Brazilian training ship NE Brasil (U27), attended by the crews of USCGCs Maria Bray (WLM …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: International Security, Peace and Security, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Sailors from both nations hold ceremony honoring those from the United States and Brazil who died off the coast of Florida in 1943 Brasilia, 18 November 2020 — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Charles Sexton (WPC 1108), the coastal patrol ship USS Zephyr and the Brazilian training ship Brazil held a memorial wreath-laying ceremony at sea …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, International Security, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) – in collaboration with the Brazil Ministry of Justice and the Public Security (MJSP) Secretariat for Integrated Operation (SEOPI) Cyber Laboratory – arrested 113 alleged child predators across the U.S. and in South America, Nov. 2 to 6, during phase seven of Operation Protected Childhood …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 November, 2020 | Topics: International Security, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
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
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
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’ Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) directorate assisted Brazil’s Federal Police in the capture of a dual Egyptian-Lebanese national for the smuggling of nine Yemenis nationals.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 October, 2020 | Topics: International Security, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
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
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 …
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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
Speech Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Yorba Linda, California The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you. Thank you all. Thank you, Governor, for that very, very generous introduction. It is true: When you walk in that gym and you say the name “Pompeo,” there is a whisper. I had a brother, …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 July, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, International Security, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs
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
FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 16, 2020 In collaboration with U.S. departments and agencies, the Department of State is releasing the U.S. Government Action Plan to Support the International Response to COVID-19. Through the American people’s generosity and the U.S. Government’s action, the United States continues to demonstrate global leadership in the face …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Fact Sheets, Health Issues, International Security
At the direction of the President, the U.S. military has taken decisive defensive action to protect U.S. personnel abroad by killing Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. General Soleimani was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 January, 2020 | Topics: International Security, News
In response to repeated Kata’ib Hizbollah (KH) attacks on Iraqi bases that host Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) coalition forces, U.S. forces have conducted precision defensive strikes against five KH facilities in Iraq and Syria that will degrade KH’s ability to conduct future attacks against OIR coalition forces. The five targets include three KH locations in …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 December, 2019 | Topics: International Security, News, Press Releases
Brazilian Air Force Gen. Raul Botelho, Chief of the Brazilian Armed Forces’ Joint Staff visited the headquarters of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) in Miami yesterday.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 July, 2019 | Topics: International Security, News, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere | Tags: security
Brasília, June 4, 2019 – The United States and Brazil held their latest Disarmament and Nonproliferation Dialogue in Brasilia, Brazil on June 3, 2019. This meeting is one of several ongoing exchanges held by the United States and Brazil to strengthen bilateral cooperation in nuclear disarmament and arms control; export control; IAEA safeguards, and nuclear, biological …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 June, 2019 | Topics: International Security, News, Press Releases, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Security cooperation between the United States and Brazil is strong and growing. U.S. and Brazilian law enforcement agencies will deepen existing partnerships through expanding cooperation, advancing on our commitment through the U.S.-Brazil Permanent Security Forum . The U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation signed agreements on March 18, …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, International Security, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere | Tags: #BolsonaroVisit, #SecurityForum
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: Former U.S. Government Leaders, International Security, Near East & North Africa, News
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: Former U.S. Government Leaders, International Security, News, Western Hemisphere
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
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: Featured Event, International Security, Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere | Tags: #summit2018
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, Former U.S. Government Leaders, International Security, News | Tags: Donald J. Trump
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
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
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, Former U.S. Government Leaders, International Security, News | Tags: Donald J. Trump
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
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: Former U.S. Government Leaders, International Security, News, Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump
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: Former U.S. Government Leaders, International Security, News | Tags: Donald J. Trump
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: Former U.S. Ambassadors, International Security, News, Speeches | Tags: Mike Pence
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
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: Consul General, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, International Security, Rio de Janeiro, Science and Tech, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: LAAD
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: Consul General, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, International Security, Rio de Janeiro, Science and Tech, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: LAAD
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
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
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: Former U.S. Government Leaders, International Security, News, Speeches, 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: Former U.S. Government Leaders, International Security, News | Tags: Donald J. Trump
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: Former U.S. Government Leaders, International Security, News, Visas | Tags: Donald J. Trump
One year ago, the people of France responded with bravery and determination to barbaric attacks carried out by ISIL terrorists across Paris. In the hours and days after the attacks, Paris and the people of France showed their resilience and that of the City of Light. Today, the United States is proud to stand strong …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 November, 2016 | Topics: International Security, News
Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson announced today 11 new foreign airports, located in nine countries, selected for possible Preclearance expansion. If Preclearance operations are expanded to these airports, travelers would undergo immigration, customs, and agriculture inspection by U.S. Customs and Border Protection before boarding a flight to the United States rather than upon arrival.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 November, 2016 | Topics: International Security, News, Policy, Travel & Tourism
The United States is providing more than $364 million in additional lifesaving humanitarian assistance for those affected by the war in Syria, as world leaders gathered during the UN General Assembly to galvanize significant new global commitments to increase support for refugees.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 September, 2016 | Topics: Fact Sheets, Human Rights, International Security, News
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, President Obama marked the 15th anniversary of the September 11th attacks and paid tribute to the victims, survivors, first responders, and those who have served our country. The President said that although a lot has changed over the past 15 years, …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 September, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, International Security, News, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama
This is a historic day for the people of Colombia. With the finalizing of a peace agreement between Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, the longest-running war in the Western Hemisphere is coming to an end. We have witnessed, once again, that a sustained commitment to diplomacy and reconciliation can overcome even the …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 August, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, International Security, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Barack Obama
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Oval Office February 17, 2016 3:23 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Several weeks ago, I announced a Cybersecurity National Action Plan that addresses what increasingly the American people understand as one of our greatest challenges. The Internet has brought incredible opportunity, incredible wealth. It gives …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 February, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Innovation, International Security, Internet, News, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 17, 2016 The United States condemns in the strongest terms the attack today in Ankara, Turkey. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of all those who have been killed and with those injured, including members of the Turkish …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 February, 2016 | Topics: International Security, Political Affairs, Press Releases
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The President spoke by phone today with President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff to discuss shared concerns over the spread of the Zika virus in the Western Hemisphere. The leaders agreed on the importance of collaborative efforts to deepen our knowledge, advance research, and accelerate …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 January, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Health Issues, International Security, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil | Tags: Barack Obama, zika
It is impossible to comprehend Brazil without understanding the dimensions of this continent-sized country, which occupies a land mass larger than that of the lower 48 of the United States. Brazil’s land border, which it shares with ten South American neighbors, is five times larger than the border between the United States and Mexico. Brazil …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 October, 2015 | Topics: Business, Former U.S. Ambassadors, International Security, Political Affairs, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil
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