NASA Administrator to Head to South America; Discuss Space Cooperation
As part of a series of meetings with key government officials, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will travel to Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia beginning Monday, July 24.
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Under Secretary Nuland’s travel to Brazil
Brasília, July 19, 2023: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will travel to Brasilia July 19-21. Under Secretary Nuland will meet with Presidential Advisor Celso Amorim, Secretary General of Foreign Affairs Maria Laura da Rocha, and other government officials to discuss shared global and regional priorities, including the promotion of democratic values …
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Joint Statement on JAPER (Joint Action to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination)
Brasília, May 23, 2023: On May 23, 2023, the governments of Brazil and the United States held the first meeting of the Joint Action Plan to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality (JAPER) since 2013, at Palácio Itamaraty in Brasília. The meeting is a fulfillment of the pledge Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da …
Read More» Assistant Secretary Nichols’ Travel to Brazil
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols will travel to Brazil, May 21-26
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Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Brazil, Panama, and Houston
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Brasilia, Brazil, from February 26-28, Panama City, Panama from March 1-3, and Houston, Texas from March 6-7.
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If Ukraine stops fighting, Ukraine ends
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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Joint Statement Following the Meeting Between President Biden and President Lula
Today, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. of the United States and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Federative Republic of Brazil met in Washington, D.C.
Read More» Statement by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of President Lula of Brazil
President Biden looks forward to welcoming President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil to the White House on Friday, February 10 to further strengthen the close relationship between the United States and Brazil
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U.S. Ambassador arrives in Brazil
It is a great honor and privilege to come to Brazil as the personal representative of President Joe Biden at this moment in our strong relationship
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U.S. Secretary of the Interior Attends Inauguration of Brazilian President Lula
The delegation participated in all the major inaugural events and held other meetings with counterparts and partners.
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President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to attend the Presidential Inauguration of His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2022 President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the Federative Republic of Brazil to attend the Presidential Inauguration of His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Federative Republic of Brazil …
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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Senior Administration Official Travel to Brazil
On Monday, December 5, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and officials from the National Security Council and State Department will travel to Brasilia, Brazil to meet with representatives of the administration of President Bolsonaro and members of the incoming administration of President-elect Lula da Silva. Sullivan will meet with Brazilian Secretary for Strategic Affairs Admiral …
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Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President-Elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today (31) with President-Elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil to offer his congratulations on his election
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken at OAS General Assembly First Plenary Session
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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Remarks by U.S. Embassy and Consulates Chargé d’Affaires, Douglas Koneff, on Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territories
Russia’s sham referenda, straight from the Kremlin Playbook, have been an exercise in coercion and disinformation, where Ukrainian civilians were forced to cast ballots under the watch of armed Russian soldiers
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Trafficking in Persons Report 2022 – Brazil
2022-2023 Anti-Trafficking Action Plan for Brazil Below please find recommendations for specific goals and objectives to further the Government of Brazil’s anti-trafficking efforts over the next year: Vigorously investigate, prosecute, and convict in cases of sex trafficking, including child sex tourism. Increase efforts to proactively identify trafficking victims. Provide shelter and specialized assistance to victims …
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Visit to Brazil
The delegation discussed regional shared challenges and opportunities in an atmosphere of open dialogue and mutual confidence
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Brazil and the United States announce working group to combat illegal deforestation
At the Summit of the Americas, Brazil and the United States announced a rapid response bilateral effort focused on achieving immediate results in reversing deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon and in other biomes, recognizing that any success will require improved law enforcement and enhanced transparency, and that the successes achieved as a result of national …
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Readout of the meeting between Presidents Biden and Bolsonaro at the Summit of the Americas
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and President Jair Messias Bolsonaro met today to reaffirm the strategic importance of the relationship between the United States and Brazil
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In the past two years we’ve come together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for future global health emergencies, rebuild from economic shocks, from supply-chain disruptions to debt crises, and take on climate change, and reimagine an energy future that’s cleaner, more secure, and more affordable
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Statement by the White House Special Adviser for the Summit of the Americas
As White House Special Adviser for the Summit of the Americas, I have traveled to countries across the region to build a positive, shared agenda for the Summit. President Joe Biden asked me to travel to Brazil today with a singular focus on the Summit. I came to reinforce our longstanding appreciation for the deep …
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Summary Readout of Deputy Secretary Graves’ Travel to Brazil
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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High-level representatives participate in the 2022 High-level US-Brazil Dialogue in Brasilia
The Dialogue reaffirmed shared goals of strengthening democratic governance, institutions and the rule of law, economic prosperity, health, the environment, security, and human rights
Read More» Secretary Blinken’s Call with Brazilian Foreign Minister França
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Brazilian Foreign Minister Carlos França regarding Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack on Ukraine.
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Statement by the U.S. Embassy Chargé D’affaires on Russia and Ukraine
Russia’s violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and its internationally recognized borders is an unprovoked and unjustified attempt to upend the basic principles of international law.
Read More» U.S. applauds OECD for opening talks for entry of Brazil and five other countries
Entity will also initiate analysis on the entry of Argentina, Peru, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania
Read More» Fact vs. Fiction: Russian Disinformation on Ukraine
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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The Stakes of Russian Aggression for Ukraine and Beyond
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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U.S. announces nomination of Elizabeth Frawley Bagley as Ambassador to Brazil
Brasilia, January 19, 2022: The Embassy and Consulates in Brazil are aware of the nomination announced by the White House of Ms. Elizabeth Frawley Bagley as a candidate for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Federative Republic of Brazil. The bio released by the White House is below. All nominations for Ambassadors must pass through …
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Statement from Chargé d’affaires of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil Douglas Koneff
The Summit for Democracy, which concluded yesterday, was an important moment for democratic nations to speak in one voice in support of democracy, freedom, and human rights.
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Visit of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to Brazil
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan visited Brasilia on August 5 for a series of meetings with senior representatives of the Brazilian government. Mr. Sullivan was accompanied by the National Security Council Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Juan Gonzalez; Senior Director for Cyber Issues, Amit Mital; Senior Director for Technology and National Security, Tarun …
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Remarks by President Biden on the Way Forward in Afghanistan
Good afternoon. I’m speaking to you today from the Roosevelt — the Treaty Room in the White House. The same spot where, on October of 2001, President George W. Bush informed our nation that the United States military had begun strikes on terrorist training camps in Afghanistan. It was just weeks — just weeks after …
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Joint Statement on Xinjiang
We, the Foreign Ministers of Canada and the United Kingdom, and the United States Secretary of State, are united in our deep and ongoing concern regarding China’s human rights violations and abuses in Xinjiang.
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U.S. Congress certifies the Electoral College Vote
Brasilia, January 9, 2021: On the morning of January 7, 2021, the Congress of the United States certified the results of the Electoral College votes of each state and the District of Columbia, confirming that Joseph R. Biden, Jr., and Kamala Harris have won the election to serve as President and Vice President of the …
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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 …
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Op-ed: China’s Catholics and The Church’s Moral Witness
The human rights situation in China has deteriorated severely under the autocratic rule of Xi Jinping, especially for religious believers. Credible reports have exposed the Chinese Communist Party’s program of forced sterilizations and abortions of Muslims in Xinjiang, its abuse of Catholic priests and laypeople, and its assault on Protestant house churches—all of which are …
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Secretary Michael R. Pompeo and Brazilian Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo at a Press Availability
FOREIGN MINISTER ARAUJO: (Via translator) Thank you, thank you all for your presence. It is a joy to welcome here in Boa Vista my dear friend Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from the United States of America.
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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 …
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Secretary Pompeo’s Travel to Paramaribo, Georgetown, Boa Vista, Bogota, and Plano
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Paramaribo, Suriname; Georgetown, Guyana; Boa Vista, Brazil; Bogota, Colombia; and Plano, Texas, September 17-20, 2020. This trip will highlight the United States’ commitment to defend democracy, combat COVID-19 while revitalizing our economies in the pandemic’s wake, and strengthen security against regional threats.
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Brazil can join the growing Clean Network by banning Huawei
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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Communist China and the Free World’s Future
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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The Threat Posed by the Chinese Government and the Chinese Communist Party to the Economic and National Security of the United States
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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Fact Sheet: The United States and Brazil: Partners for a Prosperous Hemisphere
THE UNITED STATES AND BRAZIL: PARTNERS FOR A PROSPEROUS HEMISPHERE The U.S.-Brazil relationship is stronger than ever. President Jair Bolsonaro will visit Florida March 7-10, and President Trump will host him at Mar-a-Lago. The U.S.-Brazil partnership is key to the President’s vision to achieve a free and democratic Western Hemisphere where economic prosperity can flourish …
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Meeting with President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil
President Donald J. Trump will meet President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil at Mar-a-Lago on Saturday, March 7, 2020. President Trump and President Bolsonaro will discuss opportunities to build a more prosperous, secure, and democratic world.
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Rio Grande do Sul Legislative Assembly launches Brazil-U.S. Parliamentary Front
Initiative was launched by the Legislative Assembly with the presence of the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Brazil and the Consul-General of the United States in Porto Alegre Porto Alegre, February 19, 2020 – It was with a chimarrão in hand that the president of the Legislative Assembly of Rio Grande do Sul, deputy Ernani Polo, received …
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President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union Address to the Congress of the United States
One of the single biggest promises I made to the American people was to replace the disastrous NAFTA trade deal. In fact, unfair trade is perhaps the single biggest reason that I decided to run for President.
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Op-ed: The Responsibility of living in the Hemisphere of Freedom
Opinion article written by Michael Kozak, Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs, U.S. Department of State, and published on O Globo , 05 December 2019 Democratic self-determination requires commitment to human rights Sometimes-violent protests have recently filled the streets of cities across the Americas. Some critics once again seek to cast the United States as …
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Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs R. Clarke Cooper Travels to Brazil
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs R. Clarke Cooper travels to Brasilia for the 2019 U.S.-Brazil Political-Military Dialogue on October 8-11.
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Secretary Michael R. Pompeo And Brazilian Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo Remarks to the Press
Good morning, everyone. It’s my great pleasure to welcome my friend Foreign Minister Araujo and other distinguished members of the Brazilian delegation to the State Department.
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Remarks by President Trump and President Bolsonaro of the Federative Republic of Brazil Before Bilateral Meeting
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much everybody. We’re with a gentleman who had one of the greatest election wins anywhere in the world, as far as I’m concerned, and he was very proud of his relationship with President Trump — President of Brazil.
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China’s New Road in the Americas: Beyond Silk and Silver
Remarks Kimberly Breier Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Washington, DC April 26, 2019 Thank you, Eric, and thank you to the Council for hosting me today. It’s a great honor for me to be here and to give these first remarks as Eric noted. This is a conversation that could not be more timely. …
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Western Hemisphere: Fact Sheet: U.S. Actions on Venezuela
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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Statement by Robert Palladino: Protecting Venezuela’s Assets for Benefit of Venezuelan People
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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Statement by Secretary Pompeo: Sanctions Against PDVSA and Venezuela Oil Sector
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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Treasury Sanctions Venezuela’s State-Owned Oil Company Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A.
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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Remarks Secretary Michael Pompeo at a UN Security Council Meeting on Venezuela
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning. On behalf of President Trump and the American people I first want to thank Foreign Minister Miguel Vargas of the Dominican Republic, the current president of the Security Council, for scheduling this meeting.
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Continuing U.S. Diplomatic Presence in Venezuela
The United States stands with interim President Juan Guaido, the democratically elected National Assembly, and the people of Venezuela as they peacefully restore constitutional order to their country.
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Statement by Secretary Pompeo: Recognition of Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s interim President
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Pompeo January 23, 2019 Recognition of Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s interim President The United States recognizes Juan Guaidó as the new interim President of Venezuela, and strongly supports his courageous decision to assume that role pursuant to Article 233 of Venezuela’s …
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Statement from President Trump Recognizing Juan Guaidó as the Interim President of Venezuela
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2019 Statement from President Donald J. Trump Recognizing Venezuelan National Assembly President Juan Guaidó as the Interim President of Venezuela Today, I am officially recognizing the President of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Juan Guaidó, as the Interim President of Venezuela. In its …
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Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro
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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Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With Brazilian Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo
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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U.S. Consul General Scott Hamilton’s First Official Visit to Salvador, Bahia
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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President Trump Announces Presidential Delegation to the Federative Republic of Brazil to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Jair Bolsonaro
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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Credentialing for Vice-President Mike Pence’s visit to Manaus – June 27
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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Vice President of the United States Mike Pence’s arrival in Brasilia on June 26
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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Joint Statement of President Donald Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un at the Singapore Summit
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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Acting Secretary Sullivan Travel to Lima, Peru To Participate in the Summit of the Americas
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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Funding Opportunity: Julia Taft Refugee Fund
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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Under Secretary Shannon Travels to Santiago, Chile, and Brasilia, Brazil
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas A. Shannon, Jr., will travel to Santiago, Chile, and Brasilia, Brazil, December 14-17.
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Foreign Press Center Briefing with Francisco Palmieri: U.S. Priorities in the Western Hemisphere
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.
Read More» Statement by the President on the Colombia Peace Agreement
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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Readout of the President’s Update on the Situation in Turkey
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release The President this morning received an update from his national security and broader foreign policy team on the situation in Turkey. The President’s advisors apprised him of the most recent developments on the ground, and the President reiterated the United States’ unwavering support for …
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Remarks by President Obama in Address to the People of Vietnam
National Convention Center Hanoi, Vietnam 12:11 P.M. ICT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Xin chào! (Applause.) Xin chào Vietnam! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. To the government and the people of Vietnam, thank you for this very warm welcome and the hospitality that you have shown to me on this visit. And thank all of you …
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Brazil and USA promotes workshop on best practices in developing and operating seaports and inland waterways
On Wednesday May 4, US Ambassador Liliana Ayalde and MOT Deputy Minister Natalia Marcassa opened a joint workshop in Brasilia, Brazil focusing on best practices in developing and operating seaports and inland waterways. The three-day workshop taking place under the auspices of the U.S-Brazil Transportation Partnership brings together maritime and transportation experts from the US Department …
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Remarks by President Obama and President Macri of Argentina in Joint Press Conference
Casa Rosada Buenos Aires, Argentina 12:56 P.M. ART PRESIDENT MACRI: Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us today. And welcome, Mr. President — dear Mr. President. We are happy to have you visiting with your whole family. And I would like to take a minute to share with you this grief all of us …
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FACT SHEET: United States-Cuba Relationship
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release President Obama’s trip to Cuba marks a historic milestone in the normalization process between the United States and Cuba. Since President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro announced that the two countries would initiate a new era of relations 15 months ago , we have expanded cooperation across a range of areas for …
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Senior U.S. Delegation Travels to Brazil to Meet with Brazilian Counterparts on Coordinated Efforts to Combat Zika
The U.S. Government is committed to working with the international community and specifically with the Government of Brazil to engage in close scientific and public health collaborations to better understand Zika and to expedite the research and development of diagnostics, vaccines, treatments, and vector control techniques. The United States has a decades-long partnership with Brazil …
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Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Ned Price on the Terrorist Attack in Turkey
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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Brazil and the United States: Renewed Momentum in a Natural Partnership
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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FACT SHEET: The United States and Brazil – A Mature and Multi-Faceted Partnership
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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Obama to Support Attraction of Investment to Brazil
Interview given by Ambassador Liliana Ayalde to Sergio Leo, from Valor Econômico newspaper, published on 06/19/2015. Liliana: Brazil and the United States will form a “partnership at the highest level” A few weeks before Dilma Rousseff’s official visit to the United States, work at the US Embassy in Brasília has been stepped up. While negotiations …
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A New Level in Brazil-US Relations
Opinion article written by Ambassador Liliana Ayalde for the newspaper Folha de São Paulo and published on June 16, 2015. After a historic Summit of the Americas in Panama in April, there is a palpable sense of optimism in the West. For the first time since 1959, the presidents of the United States and Cuba had …
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Ambassador Says Relations Between Brazil and the USA Have Improved
Interview by Sergio Lamucci, from Valor Econômico newspaper, published on March 23, 2015. The US Ambassador to Brazil, Liliana Ayalde, says relations between the two countries have indeed changed up a level since January, after the meeting between President Dilma Rousseff and Vice President Joe Biden. On the day she was sworn in, Rousseff indicated …
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Ambassador George Moose Discusses Human Rights and the International Order in Rio de Janeiro
On September 15 and 16, 2014, Ambassador George Moose, Vice-Chairman of the U.S. Institute of Peace and Adjunct Professor of Practice and Lecturer at the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University, participated in a two-day speaker program in Rio de Janeiro on the theme “Human Rights and the International Order.” Ambassador Moose …
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“There will be no growth without challenges,” says US Ambassador to Brazil
Interview granted to Cláudio Motta and Bernardo Guimarães, from AmCham-Rio, and published on June 3, 2014. Liliana Ayalde analyzes bilateral relations and, in an exclusive interview with Brazilian Business magazine, predicts new business opportunities US companies continue to bet on the Brazilian market, says the US Ambassador to Brazil, Liliana Ayalde, in an exclusive interview with Brazilian Business …
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