The course will address sustainability aligned with language learning Brasília, November 13, 2023: The United States Embassy in Brazil has opened registration for the Access Amazon program, aimed at teaching basic English and expanding leadership potential through the exchange of experiences and practices related to the environment and issues of the Amazon, its people, and …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 November, 2023 | Topics: Education, Embassy, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Social Inclusion, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The Russian government is currently financing an on-going, well-funded disinformation campaign across Latin America
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 November, 2023 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Embassy, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
The Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Loyce Pace, and Ambassador Alexandre Ghisleni from the International Affairs Office at the Ministry of Health, chaired a Brazil – U.S. Bilateral Health Forum, hosted by the Brazilian Ministry of Health on October 31.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 November, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil
Maricelma Cândido will participate in the White House Tribal Youth Forum in Washington D.C. in November.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 November, 2023 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Press Releases, Social Inclusion, U.S. & Brazil
Forty-six public school students will take part in a three-week exchange in the U.S.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 November, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Youth Ambassadors
Exercise Southern Vanguard 24 (ExSV24) is an annual U.S. Army South planned and directed, U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) sponsored exercise at the operational and tactical levels designed to increase interoperability between U.S and Western Hemisphere forces, and in this instance, Brazil
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 October, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
Washington, October 18, 2023: President Biden announced today that the United States is providing $100 million in humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank. This funding will help support over a million displaced and conflict-affected people with clean water, food, hygiene support, medical care, and other essential needs. The United …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 October, 2023 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Embassy, Press Releases
Three girls between the ages of 15 and 17 will be selected. Applications are open until December 8, 2023
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 October, 2023 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Press Releases, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil
Today, the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States of America released the following joint statement following their call: Today, we — President Macron of France, Chancellor Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Meloni of Italy, Prime Minister Sunak of the United Kingdom, and President Biden of the United States — …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 October, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Human Rights, Press Releases
Power4Girls – Empower to Lead! aims to find creative solutions to problems related to accessibility and social inclusion
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 September, 2023 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Innovation, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
More than 37 million dollars have already been invested in Brazil to benefit millions of Brazilians
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 September, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Press Releases, Science and Tech, U.S. & Brazil
Thirty U.S. colleges will be present in São Paulo, Brasília and Rio de Janeiro Brasília, September 27, 2023: The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil, through EducationUSA Brasil, announce the LL.M. Fair – an educational event that offers information and opportunities for Brazilian students and professionals interested in Master of Laws programs …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 September, 2023 | Topics: Education, Press Releases, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil
Event brings inclusive programming through STEAM workshops in more than 24 cities Brasilia, September 27, 2023: The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with the American Spaces across the country, are promoting Maker Day Brazil 2023 on September 30. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 September, 2023 | Topics: American Spaces & BNCs, Education, Embassy, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with Grupo +Unidos, have selected three Brazilian female entrepreneurs to receive seed capital
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 September, 2023 | Topics: Education, Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
“The Magic of the Amazon” highlights people, landscapes and initiatives contributing to the conservation of its wealth and biodiversity, helping keep the forest standing
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 September, 2023 | Topics: American Spaces & BNCs, Embassy, Environment, Press Releases
Launching the Partnership for Workers’ Rights | New York, NY PRESIDENT BIDEN: Thank you. Please, have a seat. Thank you very much. Thank you all for being here. When the press stops doing verbal interviews, we’ll get going. Growing up in my household, my dad used to have an expression, for real. He’d say, “A …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 September, 2023 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Key Officials, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
30 representatives from 13 states meet in Brasilia to close the “Our Quilombola Life” program
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 September, 2023 | Topics: Education, Press Releases
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Brazil on the 201st anniversary of its independence this September 7th.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 September, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
Brasília, September 1, 2023: On August 29-30, 2023, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Mr. Daniel Erikson, co-chaired the 6th round of annual U.S.-Brazil Strategic Defense Talks with the Deputy Chief of International Affairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Brazilian Armed Forces, Major General André Luiz Alves Ferreira. The meeting took place at the headquarters of the Brazilian …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 September, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Brasília, August 30, 2023: United States Ambassador to Brazil, Elizabeth F. Bagley, met today with representatives from the U.S.-Brazil Caucuses in Congress, Senator Veneziano Vital do Rêgo, Deputy Eduardo da Fonte, Deputy Vinícius de Carvalho and other dignitaries, and delivered remarks highlighting the U.S. support for a stronger relationship with congress. Ambassador Bagley shared insights …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 August, 2023 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
Your dream of studying in the United States starts here Brasília, August 17, 2023: On August 27th, 29th and 31st, EducationUSA will promote the gathering of more than 30 renowned American higher education institutions and future students and Brazilian professionals. EducationUSA brings to Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and São Paulo the biggest in-person educational fair …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 August, 2023 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Press Releases, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil
President Joe Biden spoke today with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil to continue joint efforts on priority global and regional issues to our two countries. The two leaders spoke at length about cooperation on climate and preparations for COP28, including President Biden’s commitment to request $500 million from Congress over five years …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 August, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 July, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
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
Starting in August, the eight-week course will be free and will feature Brazilian and foreign instructors Brasília, July 19, 2023: The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil, in partnership with Abraji (Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism), are plesed to annouce the opening of registrations for the course Investigative journalism: from hypothesis to …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 July, 2023 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Press Releases, Study in the U.S., U.S. & 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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 July, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil
Brasília, July 3, 2023: The United States Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, Casa Thomas Jefferson, and the State Department of Culture and Creative Economy of Distrito Federal are promoting, this Tuesday (4th), a concert in celebration of the Independence Day of the United States. The event is free and will be conducted by the Teatro …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 July, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
Young people between the ages of 15 and 18 from public schools can enroll until August 13 Brasilia, June 30, 2023: Promoted by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, the Youth Ambassadors program is open for applications until August 13. The program takes public high school students to a two-week exchange program in the …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 June, 2023 | Topics: Education, Embassy, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Brazil, Youth Ambassadors
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
ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE HELSINKI CITY HALL HELSINKI, FINLAND JUNE 2, 2023 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you very much. And yes, I feel a greater sense of happiness today than I’ve felt in a long time. (Laughter.) Mayor Vartiainen, thank you for hosting us here in Helsinki, and in this absolutely magnificent …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 June, 2023 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, News, Peace and Security, Press Releases
The workshop will be held by the Thomas Jefferson House in partnership with the Open Word Institute and the EducaMídia program
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 31 May, 2023 | Topics: American Spaces & BNCs, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil
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 …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 May, 2023 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Embassy, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Selected projects may receive up to 25 thousand dollars
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 May, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & 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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 May, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Twenty-six trans activists will benefit from a 14-week English course
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 May, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, English Learning, Press Releases, Social Inclusion, U.S. & Brazil
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, met today, May 4, in Brasilia with Brazilian Special Advisor for International Affairs Celso Amorim. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield highlighted Brazil’s role in addressing global and regional challenges, including climate change and deforestation, …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 May, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Office of Press and Public Diplomacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2023 Today, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield joined Brazil’s Minister of Racial Equality Anielle Franco to reaffirm President Biden and President Lula’s commitment to reinvigorate the U.S.-Brazil Joint Action Plan to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 May, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, Social Inclusion, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, will travel to Brasilia and Salvador, Brazil, May 2-4
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 April, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
The memorandum establishes partnerships in several areas, such as education, health, environment, science and technology, migration, trade and investment, agriculture, and tourism Recife, April 25, 2023: The U.S. Ambassador to Brazil, Elizabeth Frawley Bagley, and Pernambuco State Governor, Raquel Lyra, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, on Monday (24), at the Palácio do Campo das Princesas. …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 April, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, News, Press Releases, Recife, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The memorandum focuses on the areas of trade and investment; health, science and technology; environment; agriculture; education; and human rights
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 April, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Porto Alegre, Press Releases
Today, President Biden will convene leaders of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF) for the fourth time since taking office to galvanize efforts needed to tackle the climate crisis and keep a 1.5°C limit on warming within reach.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 April, 2023 | Topics: Environment, Fact Sheets, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
The program will offer 90 openings and applications can be submitted until May 16th Brasília, April 18, 2023: The United States Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with Amazon.com and the implementation of the +Unidos Group, opens registration for the third edition of the Academy For Women Entrepreneurs (AWE 3.0) program. The free program …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 April, 2023 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Press Releases, Social Inclusion, U.S. & Brazil
The program “Minha Vida Quilombola” will tell the stories, culture, social challenges, and defense of the rights of remaining quilombola communities in Brazil.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 April, 2023 | Topics: Education, Embassy, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
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 program aims at empowering girls through strategies focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and leadership
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 March, 2023 | Topics: Education, Embassy, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Science and Tech, U.S. & Brazil
This recognition is awarded to women who have excelled in their communities Brasilia, March 10, 2023: In commemoration of International Women’s Month, the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announce, on Friday (10), the name of the seven Brazilian women honored with the Brazilian Women Making a Difference award 2023. Their boldness …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 March, 2023 | Topics: Belo Horizonte, Climate, Democracy & Human Rights, Porto Alegre, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Science and Tech, U.S. & Brazil
Brasilia, March 8, 2023: United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with Brazil’s Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Foreign Trade and Services, Dr. Geraldo Alckmin and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira during her first trip to the country. Ambassador Tai reaffirmed the strong U.S – Brazil relationship and highlighted the shared values …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 March, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The program is free, online and registration runs until March 21 Brasilia, March 1, 2023: The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil, through the Regional Office of English Language Teaching (RELO), and the +Unidos Group, will select 240 Afro-Brazilian and indigenous young people for the third edition of the Access E2C 2023 …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 March, 2023 | Topics: Education, Embassy, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Brazil
The event will take place from 7 to 11 March and brings together films from six countries Brasilia, March 1, 2023: The Embassies of the United States, Portugal, Spain, Germany, France, Japan and the Secretary of Culture and Creative Economy of the Federal District, in partnership with the binational cultural centers Casa Thomas Jefferson, Instituto …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 March, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 February, 2023 | Topics: Climate, Embassy, Environment, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
OneBeat seeks to integrate 20 musicians spread over 50 countries and territories and will offer new forms of musical collaboration Brasilia, February 14, 2023: Applications for the 2023 OneBeat Virtual exchange program, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State, are open until February 17, 2023. The program seeks to create virtual connections among 20 …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 February, 2023 | Topics: Education, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges
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.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 February, 2023 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Embassy, Environment, News, Peace and Security, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 February, 2023 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 February, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Ambassador Maria Laura da Rocha, Secretary General of Brazil’s Ministry of External Relations, spoke by phone yesterday (19)
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 January, 2023 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The 50 selectees will spend two weeks in the U.S. participating in leadership workshops, social entrepreneurship projects and meetings with U.S. government representatives
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 January, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, Youth Ambassadors
The delegation participated in all the major inaugural events and held other meetings with counterparts and partners.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 January, 2023 | Topics: Business, Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, Human Rights, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 December, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
The meeting was attended by representatives of indigenous peoples and was supported by USAID Brazil, USFWS and the U.S. Department of the Interior
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 December, 2022 | Topics: Environment, Human Rights, News, Press Releases
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 December, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil
The United States is committed to tackling the climate crisis through the deployment of cost-cutting clean energy technologies at home and abroad
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 November, 2022 | Topics: Climate, Embassy, Environment, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Interested parties may submit proposals until December 20 Brasília, November 14, 2022: The United States Embassy and Consulates in Brazil are pleased to open a call for proposals for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) – an initiative that provides financial support for the preservation of cultural heritage and history. Brazilian partners have received …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 November, 2022 | Topics: Art & Culture, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, 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
Porto Alegre, November 8, 2022 – The U.S. Consulate General in Porto Alegre informs that it will conduct its annual security exercise for large events this Wednesday, November 9. This year’s simulation will take place at the consulate’s facilities and vicinity and is part of trainings that takes place annually at U.S. government diplomatic facilities …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 November, 2022 | Topics: News, Porto Alegre, Press Releases
Community Engagement Exchange 2023/2024 is open for applications until November 30
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 November, 2022 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
I look forward to working together to continue the cooperation between our two countries in the months and years ahead
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 November, 2022 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & 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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 31 October, 2022 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Peace and Security, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases, Public Affairs, 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
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 October, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Democracy & Human Rights, Embassy, Human Rights, News, Peace and Security, Political Affairs, Press Releases
The Kremlin’s sham referenda are a futile effort to mask what amounts to a further attempt at a land grab in Ukraine
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 September, 2022 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Embassy, Peace and Security, Press Releases
REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS NEW YORK, NEW YORK SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 SECRETARY BLINKEN: (Via interpreter) Thank you very much, Madam President, for having brought this council together at this very grave moment of the crisis of the war of Russia on Ukraine. (In English) Mr. Secretary General, thank you …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 September, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, Human Rights, Peace and Security, Press Releases
New agreement will boost cooperation, trade and customs security in both countries Brasília, September 16, 2022: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Brazil’s Customs Authority Receita Federal signed today an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA). This MRA builds on other agreements between CBP and the Government of Brazil and aligns each …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 September, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
In partnership, educational institutions from both countries will develop six joint projects
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 September, 2022 | Topics: Education, Innovation, Press Releases, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Russian forces bomb your schools and hospitals. They destroy your peaceful city. Still, you’ve done the best to keep your family safe. You’ve huddled in shelters. You’ve tried to survive.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 September, 2022 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Human Rights, Press Releases, Public Affairs
Access Amazon Program will address sustainability aligned with language learning Brasília, August 31, 2022: The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, through the Regional English Language Office (RELO), in partnership with Grupo +Unidos and strategic support from the Plataforma Parceiros pela Amazônia (PPA), announced this Wednesday (31), the list of 140 people selected for the …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 September, 2022 | Topics: Education, Embassy, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
U.S. forces will join Brazil and other regional naval forces in annual exercise focused on interoperability
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 August, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, News, Peace and Security, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
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
In Brasilia, she led the participation of a U.S. delegation for the bilateral Consular Dialogue with counterparts from the Brazilian government
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 August, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Brasília, August 22, 2022: The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil announce a call for proposals to fund an online project to train podcasters from niche markets. The project will train 30 representatives of quilombola communities from different parts of Brazil on the creation, production, monetization, and dissemination of podcasts. The “These Brazilian Lives” project …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 August, 2022 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Young people between the ages of 15 and 18 can enroll until September 12 Brasilia, August 12, 2022: The Youth Ambassadors Program, promoted by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, is open the selection process for the program, from today (12) until September 12. The program, which takes high school students from Brazil’s public …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 August, 2022 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Youth Ambassadors
Brasilia, July 29, 2022: From July 25 to 29, the chief economist of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Seth Meyer, and the senior Policy advisor of the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service, Jeremy Adamson, were in Brazil to participate in the Global Agribusiness Forum (GAF) and in a series of meetings with their Brazilian …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 August, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, Environment, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The delegation discussed regional shared challenges and opportunities in an atmosphere of open dialogue and mutual confidence
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 July, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, Key Officials, Peace and Security, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Good afternoon. It’s great to be here with you. Let me thank Minister Paulo Sergio and our Brazilian hosts for bringing us all together today. We’re gathering at an important moment for the region that we all call home—a moment that calls for deeper cooperation and a renewed spirit of common purpose. As President Biden …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 July, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, News, Peace and Security, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The course will address sustainability aligned to language learning
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 July, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, English Learning, Press Releases, Social Inclusion, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Official video and transcript of FBI Director Christopher A. Wray’s visit to Brasilia on Thursday (23).
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 June, 2022 | Topics: Peace and Security, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 June, 2022 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Embassy, Environment, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 June, 2022 | Topics: Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 31 May, 2022 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Embassy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 May, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me to participate on this panel today. My name is Rosie Hidalgo, and I serve in the White House Gender Policy Council as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor on Gender-Based Violence. I want to start by providing a brief overview of the Gender Policy Council …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 May, 2022 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Social Inclusion, 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
The award is part of the second edition of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, which has already trained almost 200 Brazilian women
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 May, 2022 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil
The partnership will identify and catalyze new sustainable opportunities with local governments, civil society, private sector, and traditional communities in the Amazon
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 March, 2022 | Topics: Climate, Environment, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Test kits for detecting prohibited items were donated to ANAC as an initial step of the program
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 March, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, Peace and Security, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Simone Sibilio is the second Brazilian to receive the award, since it was created 16 years ago
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 March, 2022 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Embassy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil
The recognition goes to women who are making a positive impact in their communities
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 March, 2022 | Topics: Human Rights, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Social Inclusion, U.S. & Brazil
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 February, 2022 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Embassy, Peace and Security, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
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.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 February, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The initiative will provide information technology for tracking and managing fire in Brazilian forest
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 February, 2022 | Topics: Climate, Embassy, Environment, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
We have anticipated a move like this from Russia and are ready to respond immediately
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 February, 2022 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Embassy, Peace and Security, Press Releases, Public Affairs
Resources will be used to distribute personal hygiene and cleaning kits to displaced families
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 February, 2022 | Topics: Climate, Embassy, Environment, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Rio de Janeiro, U.S. & Brazil
On Monday (14), the Black Lives Matter flag was raised on the premises of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil to commemorate Black History Month
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 February, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, Human Rights, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Social Inclusion
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the launch of a full Global Entry arrangement with the Government of Brazil (GOB).
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 February, 2022 | Topics: Business, Embassy, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The program focuses on the empowerment of girls through strategies focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity and leadership.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 February, 2022 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The online program, in partnership with the Casa Thomas Jefferson, seeks to strengthen English teaching in Brazil’s public schools
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 February, 2022 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The online program is free of charge and applications will be accepted until February 13
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 February, 2022 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Selected projects may receive up to US$ 40 thousand in funding
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 February, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Science and Tech, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Program celebrates 20 years and resumes in-person activities in the USA. Young people from 15 to 18 years old can apply
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 February, 2022 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Youth Ambassadors
OneBeat Virtual seeks to integrate musicians spread over 50 countries and territories and will offer new forms of musical collaboration
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 January, 2022 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil
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
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 January, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Key Officials, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The Julia Taft Refugee Fund will receive the projects until February 1st.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 January, 2022 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Scholarships for 70 English language educators will be awarded for the program which takes place from March 7 – June 7 Brasília, January 11, 2022: Through the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, the Regional English Language Office (RELO) Brazil launches an open call for two eight-week online courses for English language educators in Brazil at a B2 English …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 January, 2022 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Brazil
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Brazilian Foreign Minister Carlos França about shared priorities
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 January, 2022 | Topics: Business, Embassy, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Secretary of State, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The Community Engagement Exchange Program (CEE), an initiative of the U. S. Department of State in partnership with IREX, is seeking young community leaders from Brazil to participate in a transformational year-long program designed to enable civil society leaders, ages 21-28, to harness the power of networks, relationships, and information for the public good. Applications are open until January 14, 2022.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 December, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated members of a Brazil-based network of al-Qa’ida-affiliated individuals and their companies for providing support to the terrorist group. Today’s action targets three individuals and two entities, including al-Qa’ida operative in Brazil Haytham Ahmad Shukri Ahmad Al-Maghrabi (Al-Maghrabi), as Specially Designated Global …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 December, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Consul General in Rio de Janeiro, Jacqueline Ward, and Mayor Eduardo Paes signed today, in a ceremony in the City Hall, a memorandum of understanding to strengthen mutual cooperation in several economic and social areas.
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By davidlc | 15 December, 2021 | Topics: Consul General, Peace and Security, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Rio de Janeiro, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
President’s Executive Order Provides New Tools to Counter Evolving Threats
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 December, 2021 | Topics: Peace and Security, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The award from the U.S. Embassy in Brasília was presented at a ceremony commemorating the end of the campaign “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” Brasilia, December 10, 2021: This morning thee U.S. Embassy held an event commemorating the global campaign “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence”, that encourages individuals and organizations around …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 December, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Democracy & Human Rights, Education, Embassy, Human Rights, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 December, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Democracy & Human Rights, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The United States and Brazilian Armies will hold a combined exercise between both countries from December 6 to 16. The CORE (Combined Operations and Rotation Exercise) will take place in the cities of Lorena (SP), Cachoeira Paulista (SP) and Resende (RJ).
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 December, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Peace and Security, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Brasília, December 3, 2021: The U.S. government has announced new travel requirements for foreign travelers entering in the United States. In addition to the vaccination requirement already in place, all air passengers aged two years and over departing to the U.S. beginning at 2:01 a.m. (Brasília Time) on December 6, 2021, are required to show …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 December, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Brasília, December 3, 2021: An investigation by Brazilian Federal Police, supported by U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division led to thirteen arrests and the disruption of a major human smuggling ring based in Brazil. On …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 December, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil
December 1, 2021: A press release issued on November 30 by Polícia Federal provides details of a joint U.S./Brazilian timber trafficking investigation and the execution of 20 search warrants in the State of Espirito Santo. The investigation involves the manufacture and export of musical instruments and parts, specifically, stringed instrument bows, derived from illegally sourced, rare …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 December, 2021 | Topics: Climate, Embassy, Environment, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
Brasilia, November 26, 2021: The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)—announced an additional USD$18.2 million (R$ 100.1 million) in urgent COVID-19 assistance for Brazil. The funds will assist local health authorities addressing the most vulnerable in the country, with a particular focus on the Amazon region. Charge d’affaires Douglas Koneff …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 November, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Health Issues, Press Releases, Science and Tech, U.S. & Brazil
Brasília, November 26, 2021: The U.S. Army, in partnership with the Brazilian Army, will conduct Exercise Southern Vanguard 22, a combined military training exercise aimed at improving combined forces readiness, Nov. 28 – Dec. 18. Southern Vanguard 22, a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored annual exercise at the operational and tactical levels, aims to increase interoperability between U.S. and Western …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 November, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Peace and Security, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Brasília, November 24, 2021: Between 22 and 24 November, the United States Southern Commander, General Laura Richardson, participated in a series of meetings with Brazilian defense leadership in Brasília and Manaus as a component of ongoing efforts to strengthen the partnership between both nations. During the meetings, Commander Richardson reinforced the strong and historic cooperative …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 November, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Peace and Security, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
U.S. State Department initiative seeks high school girls scientists to participate in science and technology program Brasilia, November 22, 2021: Registration is now open for TechGirls, a four week exchange in the United States aimed at empowering girls from various parts of the globe interested in pursuing a career in science and technology. Applicants …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 November, 2021 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil
Another example of U.S. commitment to combat Covid-19 in partnership with Brazil Brasília, November 21, 2021: Early Sunday morning (November 21), Brazil received a donation of 2,187,300 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, provided by the U.S. government. This donation, which arrived at Viracopos International Airport in Campinas (SP), was made through a bilateral agreement …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 November, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, Health Issues, Press Releases, Science and Tech, U.S. & Brazil | Tags: us_companies
Program celebrates 20 years and resumes face-to-face activities in the U.S. Young people from 15 to 18 years old can register from November 17. Brasilia, November 17, 2021: The Youth Ambassadors Program, implemented by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and, in 2022, resumes a face-to-face exchange. …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 November, 2021 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Youth Ambassadors
The initiative works with the financing of projects to preserve the Brazilian cultural heritage Brasilia, November 12, 2021: The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil invite applications for the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), an initiative that seeks to finance individual projects to preserve Brazil’s cultural heritage. Proposals must be submitted by November …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 November, 2021 | Topics: Art & Culture, Embassy, Press Releases
Scholarship program registration will open on November 17 Brasilia, November 10, 2021: The Academic Opportunities Program, supported by the U.S. Department of State, celebrates its 15th anniversary in Brazil this year, and during this period has benefited hundreds of students. The program aims to support qualified students from families with limited financial resources in …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 November, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., Western Hemisphere
The Atlas Corps Virtual Leadership Institute opens registration, on Monday, November 1, for the Atlas Corps: Brazil Northern States Emerging Leaders Initiative, that seeks to engage 10 emerging social impact leaders in the Northern Region of Brazil.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 October, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The program offers 280 vacancies for young people from Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada and registration is open until December 1 Brasilia, October 28, 2021: The Scholarship Program “Young Leaders of the Americas (YLAI)”, sponsored by the United States Department of State, is seeking young entrepreneurs from Brazil to participate in a six-week program …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 October, 2021 | Topics: Education, Notification, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The United States Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with the +Unidos Group, announced today (25) the list of 90 selected for AWE 2.0, the second edition of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) – an international program of the U.S. Department of State aimed at entrepreneurs who are looking for opportunities to strengthen …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 October, 2021 | Topics: Business, Education, Gender Issues, Press Releases, Public Affairs
Virtual panel bring together representatives from the University of California, NOAA’s National Ocean and the Federal University of Santa Catarina Porto Alegre, October 20, 2021: The U.S. Consul General in Porto Alegre, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Brazil, the Federal University of Santa Catarina and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are holding …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 October, 2021 | Topics: Environment, Our Ocean, Porto Alegre, Press Releases
Registrations are open for the Roadmap for English Learning, a program that assists English teachers from the public school system in the learning roadmap, providing guidance and support to facilitate the learning process in language proficiency.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 October, 2021 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil are pleased to announce the names of 20 young Brazilian entrepreneurs and business leaders selected to participate in the sixth edition of the 2022 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program – a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 October, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
In partnership with Partners of the Americas and SENAI, the program seeks a connection between Brazilian higher education with educational institutions, innovation institutes and North American companies The United States Embassy and Consulates in Brazil and the Department of State, in partnership with Partners of the Americas and SENAI, launched the second, Brazil-specific round, of …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 October, 2021 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Many brilliant students miss the opportunity to earn an international degree due to lack of financial resources. Others can’t afford the tests to apply for universities. For 15 years, the Academic Opportunities Program, one of the initiatives developed by EducationUSA–the network of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Brazil–has been …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 October, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., Western Hemisphere
Reflecting the U.S. commitment to combating climate change, and in support of the Comprehensive Fire Management Plan in the Pantanal, on Thursday (23) the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will donate emergency communication equipment for fire prevention and fighting to the government of Mato Grosso do Sul (MS).
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 September, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The LGBTI+ International Film Festival proudly invites all members of the public to celebrate LGBTI+ voices through its 6th edition , broadcast for free online between September 2nd and 8th, 2021.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Social Inclusion, Western Hemisphere
The innovative program to support women’s entrepreneurship offers 90 slots. Registration open until September 26. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with the +Unidos Group, open registration for the second edition of the free program to support women’s entrepreneurship, the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs ( AWE). Aimed at women entrepreneurs looking for opportunities to …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 August, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with EducationUSA, the official network of the State Department for educational opportunities in the United States, will hold the second Virtual EducationUSA Fair on August 25, 2021 for Brazilians interested in studying in the United States. Several North American universities will attend to promote opportunities for undergraduate, graduate (master …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 August, 2021 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., Western Hemisphere
National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, visited Brazil on August 5 to discuss the shared national interests of the two largest democracies in the Americas.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 August, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 August, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
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
According to a report recently released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), 67% of 15-year-old Brazilian students are not able to differentiate facts from opinions when reading texts.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sao Paulo, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
This Wednesday (June 30) marked the completion the second class of the RME Digitaliza program , focused on encouraging Brazilian entrepreneurs to digitize their businesses.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Ambassador to Brazil, Todd Chapman, received, on the afternoon of Tuesday (20), Brazil’s National Order of the Southern Cross.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Government of Brazil and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), is launching the program for Brazil Forest Management and Fire Prevention. The new 5-year program incorporates fire prevention and management, governance and management of forests and natural resources, and the sustainable use of protected public …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere
A career diplomat for almost 30 years, the new CG has broad experience in Brazil Sao Paulo, July 13th, 2021 – Career diplomat David Hodge took office as the U.S. Consul General in São Paulo this Tuesday. He is replacing Adam Shub, who served for three years. Mr. Hodge will be in charge of the U.S. relationship with the states of …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 July, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, Sao Paulo
Brasilia, July 13, 2021 – The Embassy and Consulates of the United States of America in Brazil are deeply saddened by the loss of one of Brazil’s most preeminent diplomats – Ambassador Paulo Tarso Flecha de Lima, who passed away at the age of 88 on July 12 in Brasilia. Our deepest sympathy to his …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 July, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
Today, June 25, three million doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine donated by the U.S. government arrived at Viracopos International Airport in Campinas.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 June, 2021 | Topics: Featured Event, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil | Tags: us_companies
In response to report circulating in media and social media, the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil clarify the following:
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Today Brazil signed the Artemis accords, becoming the first South America country to partner with the U.S. in the program that will, among other efforts, land the first woman and the first person of color on the surface of the Moon.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 June, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
From now on, journalists from all over the country can receive the top news from the U.S Embassy in Brazil right on their cellular phone.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 June, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
Brasília, June 10, 2021 – I am immensely proud to be a citizen of the United States and to have the opportunity to serve and represent my country. Having spent over 12 years in Brazil over my lifetime, this beautiful nation too is also forever etched in my heart. And this has made serving as …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
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
The U.S. and Brazil High Level Working Group on Agriculture and Climate Change (HWLG) restarted discussion during a virtual meeting held on May 28.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 June, 2021 | Topics: Agriculture, Climate, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, the British Diplomatic Mission in Brazil and Ambiental Media will hold an international seminar “Challenges of Environmental Journalism”, in commemoration of World Environment Day 2021. The event, held on June 1 and 2, will include debates on the challenges related to environment-related journalism, in order to encourage the development …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 May, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
The free event will showcase the benefits of the initiative in mitigating food insecurity and fighting the Covid-19 pandemic The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil promotes a free of charge webinar on community vegetable gardens this Wednesday, May 19. The webinar will highlight the importance that community gardens have played during the fight against …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
In addition to the mandatory school curriculum, knowing English is now a fundamental skill for the job market.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: American Spaces & BNCs, Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism (Abraji) and the British Diplomatic Mission in Brazil, will host an international seminar next Tuesday, May 18, 2021, on access to information laws in four countries – Brazil, the United States, the United Kingdom and India – and how …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
The MOU to enable an American consultant to assist the Ministry in Infrastructure Projects Brasilia, May 10, 2021: On Monday (10), the U.S. Ambassador, Todd Chapman, in a ceremony with the Minister of Development, Rogério Marinho, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of Regional Development (MDR) and the Office of Technical Assistance from …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 May, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The United States Embassy in Brazil announced this Friday, May 7, the results of the selection process for the Youth Ambassadors Program 2021. The selection had 10,119 applications competing for only 33 vacancies.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 May, 2021 | Topics: Education, Embassy, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere, Youth Ambassadors
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with 3DS and Venture Hub Manaus, invite entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs from the state of Amazonas to participate in the Brazil Entrepreneurship Activation Series on May 7 at 6pm.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 May, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
In keeping with the Department of State’s commitment to facilitate legitimate travel to the United States, Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 26 applied several National Interest Exceptions (NIE) to travel restrictions related to Brazil currently in effect as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to travelers originating in Brazil, this includes qualified applicants who have been …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 April, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, Visas, Western Hemisphere
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Brazil’s Federal Police execute transnational search warrants for trafficking of endangered and rare live killifish Killifish, also known as “cloud fish,” are endemic to Brazil, the U.S., and Europe Brasilia, April 23, 2021: On April 22, Earth Day, agents and officers of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Maryland …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 April, 2021 | Topics: Environment, Press Releases
Lecture will be broadcast at no cost via Zoom and the YouTube channel of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates this Thursday at 4:00 PM Porto Alegre, April 12, 2021 – Researcher Donald A. Wilhite, professor and emeritus director of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Natural Resources, will discuss his experience with drought management …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Porto Alegre, Press Releases, 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
Investment from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency seeks to assist in strengthening passenger rail networks in Brazil Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded two grants to Brazil’s National Association of Passenger Rail Operators, Associação Nacional dos Transportadores de Passageiros sobre Trilhos (ANPTrilhos), to strengthen rail networks that serve nearly 10 million …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Statement by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil Spokesperson The United States is committed to coordinating with Brazilian partners, the government, and the private sector to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts. The recent finalization of contracts between the government of Brazil and U.S companies Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson was a crucial step which …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 March, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere | Tags: COVID-19
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil invite journalism students from all over Brazil to participate in online Masterclasss in Data Journalism on March 30, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Brasilia Time).
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 March, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Western Hemisphere
U.S. government and private sector initiatives aim to reduce pandemic impacts in the country Brasilia, March 19, 2021 – The United States government and private sector are strongly committed to helping the Brazilian people to combat COVID-19 in Brazil and together have already made available over US$ 76 million (R$ 418 million) in a series of initiatives, including …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 March, 2021 | Topics: Featured Event, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil | Tags: us_companies
While following security protocols to contain the spread of Coronavirus, U.S. universities create actions to recruit foreign students interested in admissions to distance learning courses, or for future classes, in a face-to-face model. Until everything is normalized, the best idea is to invest the time planning all the steps to study abroad.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 March, 2021 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Proposals from institutions in Minas Gerais will be accepted until June 1, 2021 Belo Horizonte, March 11, 2021: Organizations from Minas Gerais can apply for funding from the U.S. government for the implementation of projects in the areas of education, environmental cooperation, economic growth, social issues such as inclusion, diversity and human rights, and cultural projects. More detailed information is available in the Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement for …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 March, 2021 | Topics: Belo Horizonte, News, Press Releases, 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
Comic book was released on February 25, with the participation of award-winning Brazilian astrophysicist São Paulo, February 26, 2021: Inspired by the movie “Hidden Figures,” which tells the story of African American woman scientists who worked for NASA, University of São Paulo researcher Carlos Antônio Teixeira launched on Thursday, February 25, the comic book “Entrevistas Além do Tempo” (“Interviews Beyond Time”), which portrays the …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 March, 2021 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Sao Paulo, Science and Tech, Success Stories
Brasilia, February 26, 2021: Starting on March 1, the English language proficiency program, Access E2C, promoted by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with the +Unidos Group, will offer training of 210 hours of online classes for 160 early-career professionals, Afro-Brazilians and indigenous people from all Brazilian states, including the Federal District. …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: English Learning, Press Releases, Social Inclusion
SelectUSA RS event takes place on March 4, open to the public and requiring prior registration Porto Alegre, February 26, 2021 – The internationalization of Rio Grande do Sul companies in 4.0, ICT and manufacturing industry sectors is the main topic of the SelectUSA RS webinar, promoted by the U.S. Department of Commerce in partnership with the U.S. …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Business, Doing Business in the U.S., Events, Porto Alegre, Press Releases, Trade and Commercial Affairs
Proposals will be accepted continuously, as received, until August 1st, 2021. Porto Alegre, February 19, 2021 – Organizations from Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina can apply for funding from the U.S. government or the implementation of projects in the areas of education and culture focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, science and technology, social inclusion, freedom of the press and combating …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: Innovation, Porto Alegre, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Science and Tech
Ambitious goals will ensure the United States and the world can meet the urgent demands of the climate crisis Brasilia, February 19, 2021: Today the United States officially rejoined the Paris Agreement, renewing its commitment to partnering with other nations to tackle the global threat of climate change. On his first day in office, President Biden signed the instrument returning the United …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: Climate, Environment, Press Releases
Brazilian Army becomes the first South American army to send a company-sized element to train at the Joint Readiness Training Center Brasilia, February 18, 2021 – During World War II, Brazil was the only South American country to contribute troops to the allied cause, and 75 years later, the Brazilian Army became the first South American army to send a company-sized element …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 February, 2021 | Topics: Peace and Security, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT February 11, 2020 Secretary Blinken’s Call with Brazilian Foreign Minister Ernesto Araújo The below is attributable to State Department Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Brazilian Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister reaffirmed …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 February, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Secretary of State
The mobile structure has 40 beds, power generators and air ventilators Belo Horizonte, February 10, 2021: The United States of America, through the United States Southern Command of the Department of Defense donated to the government of Minas Gerais a mobile disaster response structure. Aside from the structure, 40 beds, power generators, and air ventilators were also donated to support the population of Minas Gerais during the new coronavirus pandemic and in …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 February, 2021 | Topics: Belo Horizonte, Featured Event, Health Issues, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil | Tags: us_companies
Registration for the program is open until March 10 Brasilia, February 10, 2021: Registration for the OneBeat music exchange, promoted by the U.S. Department of Education and Culture, in partnership with Found Sound Nation of New York, is open until March 10. The program will digitally convene 70 musicians from up to 44 countries in …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 February, 2021 | Topics: Art & Culture, Press Releases, Public Affairs
Brasilia, February 5, 2021: The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has delivered an additional R$ 1.5 million (US$ 300,000) for emergency COVID-19 response in Brazil. The funds will be used to respond to local health authorities’ priorities to address the needs of the most vulnerable in the Amazon region. …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 February, 2021 | Topics: Featured Event, Health Issues, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil | Tags: us_companies
Brasília, January 28, 2021: In response to the health crisis in Manaus, the US government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Grupo + Unidos, the Partners for the Amazon Platform (PPA) and the UNA + formed the Juntos Pelo Amazonas initiative to acquire hospital supplies and to support actions to confront and combat Covid-19 …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 January, 2021 | Topics: Featured Event, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere | Tags: us_companies
Brasilia, January 28, 2021: The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil announce the selection process with 33 vacancies for the Youth Ambassadors 2021 program. The program seeks high school students from the Brazilian public school system, aged 15 to 18 years, who are currently engaged, for at least six months, in entrepreneurship initiatives and social …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 January, 2021 | Topics: Events, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Youth Ambassadors
January 25, 2021: On January 25, 2021, President Biden issued a presidential proclamation continuing travel restrictions for foreign nationals from the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, the Schengen Area, Brazil, China, and Iran. This proclamation represents a continuation of the previous travel restrictions for individuals traveling from these countries that have been in place since …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 January, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, President of the United States, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism
The program offers 280 vacancies for young people from Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada and registration is open until February 25 Brasilia, January 21, 2021: The “Young Leaders of the Americas (YLAI)” Scholarship Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is looking for young entrepreneurs and civil society leaders in Brazil to participate …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
Brasilia, January 20, 2021: The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil are pleased to announce today’s inauguration of Joseph R. Biden as President of the United States and Kamala Harris as Vice President, on the West Front of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. in accordance with the U.S. Constitution and laws. President …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases
The U.S. Coast Guard’s brand new National Security Cutter, the USCGC Stone, departed from Pascagoula, Mississippi, on December 22, 2020, on its inaugural sail, the Operation Southern Cross, aimed to counter illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing in the South Atlantic.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Contact: Media Relations (404) 639-3286 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States. Testing before and after travel is a critical layer to slow the introduction and spread of COVID-19. This …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 January, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
Eighteen young leaders from Brazil were selected out of over 2,300 applicants Brasilia, January 11, 2021: The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil are pleased to announce the names of the 18 Brazilians selected to participate in the 2021 “Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative of the Americas” (YLAI) Fellowship Program – a program sponsored …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 January, 2021 | Topics: Events, Innovation, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with the +Unidos Group, announce the list of the ninety selected for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program – an international training for women entrepreneurs looking for opportunities to grow and expand their business. Women from 16 Brazilian states were selected and the program is …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 December, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil are pleased to announce the call for applications for the Studies of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders (SUSI) on Education and the Future of Work.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 December, 2020 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., Western Hemisphere
Brasilia, December 14, 2020: The NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Brazil’s Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MCTI) Marcos Pontes signed a joint statement of intent during a virtual meeting on December 14, 2020. The statement describes the Government of Brazil’s intent to be the first country in Latin America to sign the Artemis Accords …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Exclude, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Among 700 participants, 53 countries and 60 solutions, the Brazilian BioUp platform was selected as one of the global winners. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with We Are All Smart (WAAS), JUPTER and Founder Institute Brazil, are pleased to announce that the global winning solution of Zoohackathon 2020 this year is …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 December, 2020 | Topics: Environment, Innovation, News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil is pleased to announce the call for applications for a new U.S. government-funded civil society leadership program – the Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program, to take place in late 2021. The Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program is a year-long leadership development program for emerging civil society leaders from over …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 December, 2020 | Topics: Education, Embassy, News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) assisted the Brazil Federal Police (PF) in the arrests of ten high-profile targets in Brazil, to include several current and former local politicians, who are part of transnational criminal organizations involved in human smuggling. On Dec. 3, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Brasilia collaborated with the HSI Human Smuggling Unit …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Coinciding with Dia Nacional do Marinheiro, the fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792), conducted a brief stop at the Itaguaí submarine base, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, to celebrate two milestones reached by the Brazilian Navy in its Submarine Development Program (PROSUB): the launch of the BNS Humaitá (S41) and the incorporation of two additional indigenous-built submarine BNS …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Peace and Security, Press Releases, Rio de Janeiro, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
C.W. Anderson, known for his research in data journalism, closed the virtual and free event Credibility at Play: journalism against disinformation, held yesterday, December 8, by the Journalism course of the School of Communication, Arts and Design – Famecos / PUCRS with the support of the Consulate General of the United States in Porto Alegre. Anderson’s lecture was simultaneously translated to …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Internet, News, Porto Alegre, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
Washington, December 3rd, 2020– The U.S. Department of Justice announced the resolution of an investigation of violation of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act(FCPA), coordinated with the Brazilian Ministerio Publico Federal bribery investigation into Vitol Inc. (Vitol), the U.S. affiliate of the Vitol group of companies. Vitol has agreed to pay a combined $135 million …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 December, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
Original publication can be found at: https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/brazil-mk-54-lightweight-torpedoes WASHINGTON, December 1, 2020 – The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Brazil of MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes and related equipment for an estimated cost of $70 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: Peace and Security, Press Releases, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Due to the demand of entrepreneurs from several regions of the country, the initiative opens nationally. Apply until December 6th. Brasilia, December 2, 2020 – On Wednesday (2), the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with the +Unidos Group, announced the expansion of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE). Responding to the numerous requests …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: Business, Education, Gender Issues, Press Releases
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
Event had the participation of Santa Catarina’s International Relations Secretariat and representatives of local companies trading with the United States Porto Alegre, December 1, 2020 – Today, Tuesday, December 1, Amcham Joinville (American Chamber of Commerce) and the Consulate General of the United States in Porto Alegre held a free webinar open to the public on ”Economic relations between …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 December, 2020 | Topics: Business, Events, Porto Alegre, Press Releases
Brasilia, November 25, 2020: Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations, represented by Minister Marcos Cesar Pontes, and the Smithsonian Institution, represented by the Acting Under Secretary, Roger Brissenden, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. The virtual signing of the MOU underscored the two institutions’ shared efforts to advance scientific …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 November, 2020 | Topics: Education, Press Releases, Science and Tech, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Brasilia, November 24, 2020: On November 10, the United States announced a first-of-its-kind visa restriction on wildlife and timber traffickers. Wildlife and timber trafficking are serious transnational organized crime activities that threaten national security, undermine economic prosperity, fuel corruption, and spread disease. This new visa restriction, which relies on section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 November, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Environment, News, Press Releases, Visas
English learning as a mean for economic development is one of the pillars of U.S. government’s presence in Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul Porto Alegre, November 23, 2020: The partnership between the U.S. Consulate General and Sebrae/SC that trained entrepreneurs seeking to internationalize their business had a closing event today, Monday, 23. The …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 November, 2020 | Topics: English Learning, Porto Alegre, Press Releases
The Awardees are making a positive impact on their communities and serving as inspiration to their fellow citizens Brasilia, November 23, 2020: The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil have the pleasure to announce the 2020 Brazilian Women Making a Difference Award. The award honors Brazilian women who are making a positive impact on their …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 November, 2020 | Topics: Belo Horizonte, Embassy, Gender Issues, Porto Alegre, Press Releases, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo
The fight for freedom, dignity, and civil rights is an ongoing one, even in strong democratic societies like Brazil and the United States. In our own unique ways, we are always striving toward creating the “more perfect Union” that our citizens demand. Consciousness is an important first step in dealing with both legacy and novel …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 November, 2020 | Topics: Consul General, Human Rights, Interviews/Op-eds, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Rio de Janeiro, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Training program for young screenwriters is the first initiative to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright program in the world and aims to give voice to underrepresented segments in the audiovisual industry Brasilia, November 19, 2020: The U.S. Embassy and Consulates, in partnership with the Fulbright Commission in Brazil, launch the Fulbright Course for …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 November, 2020 | Topics: Art & Culture, Education, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Through the startup ChatClass and the U.S. Embassy, school-age students from all over the country performed speaking and writing activities on WhatsApp Brasilia, November 19, 2020: ChatClass, a startup that aims to democratize the teaching of the English language through technologies already inserted in the daily life of students, held, together with the Regional English …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 November, 2020 | Topics: Education, English Learning, Press Releases
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
Three Brazilian projects were selected to compete in the global stage, which takes place from November 18 Brasilia, November 17, 2020: ZOOHACKATHON Brazil 2020 revealed the winners of the second Brazilian edition of the event. The marathon, which this year took place 100% online, brought Brazilians together to create creative and innovative solutions to combat …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 November, 2020 | Topics: Environment, Events, Press Releases
The goal is to offer 90 women an online entrepreneurship program aimed at lasting business growth. Registration until December 6. Brasilia, November 16, 2020: This Monday (16), to mark Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with the +Unidos Group, launches the Academy For Women Entrepreneurs (AWE). Aimed at …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 November, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) signed a letter of intent with ALCOA Brazil, an American aluminum manufacturer and the Sustainable Juruti Institute (IJUS). The partnership aims to improve local communities and improve biodiversity conservation and other natural resources through sustainable and innovative solutions in the Amazon. Initiatives include promoting positive impact entrepreneurship, …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
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
Initiative of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates, in partnership with USP, aims to form a network of innovation multipliers in Brazilian public education Educators can apply until December 4, 2020. Brasilia, November 12, 2020 – The STEAM TechCamp Brasil Program is open for registration for the 4th edition. Educators from all over Brazil can register …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 November, 2020 | Topics: Education, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
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
U.S. and Brazil launch Environmental Dialogue The dialogue covers important areas of collaboration to protect and preserve the environment Brasilia, November 10, 2020: The U.S. Undersecretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach, USAID, and, virtually, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler and representatives of the USFWS, USFS, NOAA, and the Brazilian secretary …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 November, 2020 | Topics: Environment, Featured Event, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: Under Secretary of State Keith Krach
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release November 10, 2020 MEDIA NOTE Joint Statement on the U.S.-Brazil Environmental Framework Dialogue U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach and Secretary of National Sovereignty and Citizenship of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil Fabio Marzano …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 November, 2020 | Topics: Environment, Featured Event, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: Under Secretary of State Keith Krach
Joint Statement on the Establishment of the U.S.-Brazil Critical Minerals Working Group Brasilia, November 10, 2020: On this date, following a meeting between Francis R. Fannon, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) at the U.S Department of State, and Bruno Eustáquio, Minister of Mines and Energy Executive Secretary, and Alexandre Vidigal, Secretary of …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 November, 2020 | Topics: Energy, Environment, Featured Event, Press Releases, 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
Brasilia, November 03, 2020: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. government institution responsible for combating disease, opened its new South America regional office in Brasilia, Brazil on October 29, 2020. The new regional office strengthens CDC’s ability to meet its mission of protecting Americans by responding more rapidly to health threats wherever …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 November, 2020 | Topics: Featured Event, Health Issues, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil | Tags: us_companies
Online platform brings together resources to learn how to write in English with free access Brasilia, October 26, 2020: EducationUSA, the official U.S. government office that provides free guidance to those interested in studying in U.S. institutions, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy’s Regional English Language Office (RELO) in Brazil, is launching the Essay Writing …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 October, 2020 | Topics: Education, English Learning, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Marathon will be 100% online and will take place between November 6th and 8th. The goal is to create creative and innovative solutions to combat animal trafficking around the world. Brasilia, October 26, 2020: Every day, several wild animals are sold as merchandise or collection items around the world. To develop creative and innovative solutions …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 October, 2020 | Topics: Environment, News, Press Releases
Personal protective equipment was donated to the SAMU on Friday, October 23 Recife, October 23, 2020 – Combating the Covid-19 pandemic is a priority for the governments of the United States and Brazil. This Friday (October 23), the U.S. Consulate General donated approximately 25,000 masks, 14,000 gloves and 12,000 disposable aprons to the Emergency Medical …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 October, 2020 | Topics: Consul General, Featured Event, Health Issues, Press Releases, Recife, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: COVID-19, us_companies
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
The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), announced $2 million for five new awards under the BetterTogether/JuntosEsMejor Challenge to benefit Venezuelans in the Argentine Republic, the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Republics of Colombia and Chile, and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The awardees will …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 October, 2020 | Topics: Democracy & Human Rights, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Favela residents and health professionals in Rio de Janeiro will benefit from two donations delivered this week by the U.S. Consulate in Rio to help mitigate the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 October, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, Featured Event, Health Issues, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Rio de Janeiro, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: COVID-19, Donations, HEALTH, SOUTHCOM, us_companies, USG, USNSA
The United States and Brazil Strengthen Economic and Bilateral Ties The two countries signed a trade protocol and the U.S. extended over R$ 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
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
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
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
Brasilia, September 22, 2020: On September 22, 2020, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) provided notice of the allocations of additional Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 in-quota quantities of the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for imported raw cane sugar as announced by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture on September 10, 2020. Of this additional quantity, USTR …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 September, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, Press Releases, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Animals illegally smuggled to Europe by exotic wildlife trader will be received by the São Paulo Zoo São Paulo, September 21, 2020 - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service returned to Brazil last Wednesday 21 frogs from the Adelphobates galactonotus species, also known as splash-backed poison frog (or “sapos ponta-de-flecha” in Portuguese). The frogs had been trafficked into the United States in late 2017 …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 September, 2020 | Topics: Environment, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil | Tags: wildlife trafficking
Brazil and the United States formally launched the first working group under the “Growth in the Americas/America Cresce” initiative to foster private sector infrastructure investment, on September 8, 2020.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 September, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 September, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the United States Government (USG) is innovating and taking a new approach to help keep international air passengers healthy. The new, more effective strategy focuses on the continuum of travel and the individual passenger, including pre-departure and post-arrival education, efforts to develop a potential testing framework with international partners, and …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Health Issues, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism | Tags: COVID-19
The program will help teachers explore alternative teaching methods The U.S Embassy, in partnership with Belo Horizonte’s City Hall, will carry out an online training program for 30 teachers from the municipal public school system. The initiative, called English Language Specialist, will start online activities on September 2nd and will last for eight weeks. …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 September, 2020 | Topics: Art & Culture, Belo Horizonte, Education, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
Brasilia, August 28, 2020: The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), delivered, on August 28, to the Brazilian Ministry of Health, a third shipment of 200 brand new, state-of-the-art ventilators to assist its fight against COVID-19. To date, USAID has donated a total of 600 ventilators to Brazil. The donation …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 August, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, Health Issues, Press Releases, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: COVID-19, us_companies
Brasilia, July 24, 2020: On July 24, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that nonimmigrant students can engage in distance learning in excess of regulatory limits due to the public health emergency generated by COVID-19. Students who satisfy the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) requirements as reflected …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Education, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, Study in the U.S., Visas
The United States of America, through the Department of Defense, will fund a field hospital to combat the coronavirus in Bacabal, a city 240 km from São Luís.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
São Paulo, July 15, 2020: A group of researchers led by Prof. Marcelo Zuffo and Prof. Raul Lima from the Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo received almost US$ 200,000 (1 million reais) from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global to produce low-cost ventilators for use by hospitals in São Paulo. On July 15, …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 July, 2020 | Topics: Featured Event, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, Sao Paulo, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: us_companies
Brasília, July 15, 2020: The Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment Program (GLOBE) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) completed 25 years of environmental education and science teaching in 2020. It is present in more than 120 countries. In Brazil, the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB), linked to the Ministry of Science, …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Science and Tech, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Julia Harlan led the reopening of the U.S. consulate in 2017 and boosted business partnerships and security and education initiatives in southern Brazil Porto Alegre, July 13, 2020: After three years as head of the U.S. Consulate General in Porto Alegre, Julia Harlan is departing post this week. Julia took up her duties as consul …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 July, 2020 | Topics: Consul General, Porto Alegre, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
Brasilia, July 2nd, 2020: As two of the world’s largest agricultural producers and exporters, Brazil and the United States face many of the same challenges in foreign markets. To create a platform to share information, devise strategic interactions, and promote collaboration on a range of topics, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Brazil’s Ministry …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, News, Press Releases, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has donated a first shipment of 200 brand new, state-of-the-art ventilators to Brazil to assist its fight against COVID-19.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Opportunities to participate in U.S. exchange programs and become part of Fulbright’s alumni network The Fulbright Brazil Commission opens for scholarship enrollment in the United States for 2021. These opportunities are for Brazilians with a degree in language, PHD students and university professors. The goal of the programs offered by Fulbright is to promote mutual …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Western Hemisphere
Total U.S. assistance is raised to over $12.5 million (approximately R$ 66 million) Brasilia, May 29, 2020: The United States has announced that it is providing an additional US $6 million (approximately R$ 32 million) in humanitarian assistance to Brazil for emergency activities in health, water, sanitation, and hygiene and to mitigate the health impacts of COVID-19 …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: Featured Event, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil | Tags: us_companies
Eighty-one students from the Brazilian public school are participating, from May 26 to June 4, in the English Immersion Program – EIP, sponsored by the U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Brazil. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is not taking place in Brasilia, as it had been since 2007, but rather in an online version of …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has been at the forefront of the global response. The U.S. government has announced nearly US$6.5 million in financial support to date to populations disproportionately affected by the virus in rural and urban areas in the Amazon, helping prevent the spread of the virus among …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
Note: In accordance with the Amendment signed today to the Presidential Proclamation of May 24, 2020, travel restrictions suspending the entry into the United States of any foreign nationals who were present in Brazil during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States will enter into effect at 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on May 26, …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
The United States has announced that it is providing an additional US $2.5 million in assistance to Brazil to mitigate the health and socio-economic impacts of COVID-19. The new funds raise the total U.S. government assistance to $6.5 million (approximately R$ 37 million) to date.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: Featured Event, Health Issues, News, Press Releases | Tags: us_companies
The U.S. Government, via the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has committed approximately US $3 million (over R$ 17 million) to support Brazil’s public health emergency response to COVID-19. The CDC will work closely with Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz) and the Ministry of Health, with which the Embassy maintains longstanding health cooperation.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Featured Event, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere | Tags: us_companies
Brasilia, May 1, 2020: The United States is providing US $950,000 (approximately R$ 5.21 million) in new economic support funds to incentivize private sector investments in mitigating non-health COVID-19 impacts on rural and vulnerable urban populations in Brazil with a focus on the Amazon region. This assistance builds upon past U.S. investment in Brazil, which totals …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19
Brasília, April 22, 2020: Ambassador Todd Chapman arrived on March 29, 2020, and officially launched his Twitter account (@USAmbBR) on the same day. Now with more than 25,000 followers, the goal is to have a direct channel with Ambassador Chapman and get the latest news on the Brazil-U.S. relationship, observations of politics, culture and activities …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases
04/17/2020 Washington, DC – On April 9, the U.S. Trade Representative and Brazil’s Foreign Minister and other senior officials, held a teleconference to discuss US-Brazil trade relations. On April 16, high-level representatives from the USTR and from Brazil’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Economy, and Agriculture discussed the implementation of an ambitious economic and trade agenda between …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Brasilia, April 13, 2020: The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil have no higher commitment than the safety and welfare of U.S. citizens traveling and living abroad. Ambassador Todd Chapman speaks to U.S. citizens in the following video. See message here . Follow Ambassador Chapman on his Twitter handle: @USAmbBR . In his personal video message, Ambassador Chapman …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Consular Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
Brasilia, April 11, 2020: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced on April 9 that the United States significantly increased Brazilian exports of raw cane sugar in 2020. With immediate effect , more than 64,000 additional tons are ready to enter the U.S. market at a reduced tax rate by September 30, …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 April, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
Ambassador Lighthizer spoke Thursday by telephone with Ernesto Araújo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, and several other senior Brazilian officials.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere
Brasilia, April 3, 2020: The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil invites journalists to participate in the first online press availability, on April 6 at 9:00am (Brasilia Time), with Ambassador Todd Chapman. During the press availability, Ambassador Chapman will highlight his priorities as ambassador to Brazil, perspectives of the U.S.-Brazil bilateral relationship and actions of …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Press Releases
Brasilia, March 29, 2020: The United States Embassy and Consulates are pleased to announce that the new United States Ambassador to Brazil, Todd C. Chapman, arrived this Sunday, the 29th, in Brasilia. Upon arrival, Ambassador Chapman made the following statement: “It is a great privilege to return to Brazil and serve as the Ambassador of …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
As of March 17, 2020, the United States Embassy and Consulates in Brazil are suspending routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, Visas, Western Hemisphere
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
On March 5-6, 2020, Brazil and the United States held the Fifth Meeting of the Brazil-U.S. Joint Commission on Science and Technology Cooperation in Brasilia to deepen collaboration in key priority areas for the benefit of both countries. Marcos Pontes, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, and Dr. Walter Copan, Director of the National Institute …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 March, 2020 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Energy, Health Issues, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere
President Jair Bolsonaro will take part in a historic visit to the headquarters of the U.S. Southern Command on March 8. President Bolsonaro will meet with U.S. Navy Adm. Craig Faller, as well as other command and Department of Defense leaders to discuss the growing defense-cooperation partnership between Brazil and the U.S.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere | Tags: #BolsonaroVisit
On March 5, 6 and 7, as part of the commemoration of International Women’s Day, the U.S. Embassy in Brazil, in partnership with eight Brazilian institutions, will launch the STEAM Power for Girls Program – a complete immersion in the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 March, 2020 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Education, Embassy, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The proliferation of disinformation, particularly during election years, represents a great challenge to democracies. Brazil ranks first among countries whose citizens said they have read and believed in fake news, according to an Ipsos Institute poll conducted in 27 countries.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 February, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
While in Manaus, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler participated in a variety of events to increase awareness around recycling and projects that address marine litter.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 February, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler kicked off his visit to Brazil in Brasilia with bilateral meetings with his Brazilian counterparts at the Ministry of Environment (Ministério do Meio Ambiente [MMA]) and National Water Agency of Brazil (Agência Nacional de Águas [ANA]). With this trip, Administrator Wheeler becomes the first EPA Administrator …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Environment, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
Fifty public school students return to Brazil after an exchange in the United States, the Brazilian Postal Service, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy, will launch a commemorative stamp of the Youth Ambassadors program on January 31, open to the press.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 January, 2020 | Topics: English Learning, News, Press Releases, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced, today on January 28, an Economic Integration of Vulnerable Nationals from Venezuela in Brazil Program.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 January, 2020 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Please join us on Monday, January 27, for a telephonic press briefing with Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Acting Deputy Secretary Cuccinelli will update on efforts to address the security and humanitarian crisis at the U.S. southern border, strengthen U.S. partnerships across Central and South America to confront irregular …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
The program will facilitate access to formal employment and income-generating opportunities through vocational and business training, language courses, and training. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) will announce, on January 28, an Economic Integration of Vulnerable Nationals from Venezuela in Brazil Program. The announcement will …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
Selectees will spend three weeks in the U.S. participating in leadership workshops, social entrepreneurship projects and meetings with government representatives Brasília, January 7, 2020 – Fifty public school students from all over the country, selected to participate in the eighteenth edition of the Youth Ambassadors Program, arrived in Brasilia on January 6, before leaving for a …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 January, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Brazil, Youth Ambassadors
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
According to the 2019 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange data released today by IIE and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Brazil is the 9th leading country worldwide sending students to the United States, increasing by 9.8 percent, the second largest percentage increase in international students from any …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil unveiled, this Wednesday, October 30, the names of 50 Brazilian students selected to take part in the Youth Ambassadors Program 2020. This year, the program commemorates its 18th anniversary, and reaching the age of adulthood, relevant changes will be made to this initiative of social responsibility.
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By davidlc | 13 November, 2019 | Topics: English Learning, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
On November 4-6, 2019, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service has organized a Brazil Infrastructure Trade Mission aimed at increasing U.S. private sector participation in Brazilian infrastructure projects.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 November, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, News, Press Releases, Trade and Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil unveiled, this Wednesday, October 30, the names of 50 Brazilian students selected to take part in the Youth Ambassadors Program 2020. This year, the program commemorates its 18th anniversary, and reaching the age of adulthood, relevant changes will be made to this initiative of social responsibility.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 October, 2019 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
A six-week program will help participants create business models to generate sustainable revenues. Applications will be accepted until November 30 The International Center of Journalists (ICFJ) is accepting applications for the Digital Entrepreneurship program for journalists, technologists, and media entrepreneurs, who are fluent in English in Latin America. The program, A Digital Path to Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Latin America, …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Western Hemisphere
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs R. Clarke Cooper led the U.S. delegation at the 2019 U.S.-Brazil Political-Military Dialogue on October 10 in Brasilia.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 October, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Brasilia, September 27, 2019: The United States is cooperating with the Government of Brazil to combat the fires in the Amazon by sending a team of U.S. wildfire experts to provide technical support to Brazilian fire investigators. On September 12-25, a team of specialists from USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA), with expertise in …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 September, 2019 | Topics: Environment, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates, the FBI in Brazil and the Department of Special Activities of the Federal District Civil Police (Depate / PCDF), with the support of the Brazilian Intelligence Agency (ABIN), promoted the training of Brazilian security agents to quickly and effectively respond to attacks involving shooters in public spaces.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 September, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
São Luis, Brazil – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded a grant to develop a smart grid telecommunications support plan for Brazilian energy and utility investment company Grupo Equatorial Energia. The plan will help improve the delivery of electricity to more than 2.4 million customers in the state of Maranhão. “Smart grid telecommunications …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 September, 2019 | Topics: Energy, Press Releases, Trade and Commercial Affairs, 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
From September 2 to 27, the Regional English Language Office (RELO) of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil will parter with EduSim, the National Council of Secretaries of Education (Consed), and Nova Escola to promote the English Olympics 2019. The English Olympics 2019 aims to encourage English language learning in Brazil. The event, which is free …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 August, 2019 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. booth in the International Pavilion will have information on tourism and educational opportunities in the United States. Porto Alegre, August 23, 2019 – The United States Consulate General in Porto Alegre, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Commerce, will launch its booth at the 42nd Expointer’s …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 August, 2019 | Topics: Business, News, Porto Alegre, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
After careful analysis of future visa demand and existing capacity of consular services already offered throughout Brazil, the U.S. Department of State will not build a new consulate in Belo Horizonte in the foreseeable future.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 August, 2019 | Topics: Belo Horizonte, News, Press Releases, Visas, Western Hemisphere
From August 19 to 23, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates will bring to Brazil the media expert Samaruddin “Sam ” Stewart to minister lectures and discuss the use of technologies to combatmisinformation, new ways of producing and distributing news, and new trends of journalism.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 August, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, News, Notification, Press Releases, Sao Paulo, Science and Tech, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
July 20 marks the 50 anniversary of the landing on the moon by the Apollo 11 mission astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.
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By davidlc | 16 August, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, Rio de Janeiro, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere | Tags: MilitaryExercise, UNITAS LX, USS CARTER HALL
Funding opportunities are open for Belém, Manaus, Brasília, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, São Luís, and São Paulo Brasília, August 15, 2019: The U.S. Embassy and Consulates and the Regional English Language Office (RELO) are seeking proposals from non-profit educational organizations, with English language teaching capacity, to create and implement Access Programs in: Belém, Recife, …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 August, 2019 | Topics: Education, Embassy, English Learning, News, Porto Alegre, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo
U.S. universities share U.S. study opportunities in Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and Sao Paulo The United States Mission to Brazil, in partnership with EducationUSA, the U.S. Department of State’s official network for studies in the United States, and partner institutions in Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, and Sao Paulo, will hold the 16th edition of the …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 August, 2019 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, will travel to São Paulo and Brasilia, from July 29 to August 1. The first visit by a U.S. Secretary of Commerce to Brazil since 2011.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 July, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases
July 20 marks the 50 anniversary of the landing on the moon by the Apollo 11 mission astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 July, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, Sao Paulo, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Candomblé priest and founder of the Commission to Combat Religious Intolerance (CCIR) in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Ivanir dos Santos, will receive the International Religious Freedom Award from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in recognition of Dos Santos’ long and courageous battle for religious freedom and tolerance.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 July, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases, Rio de Janeiro
One hundred and eleven students from Brazilian public schools are participating, from July 1 to 5, in an English Immersion program “English Immersion USA” – sponsored by the United States Embassy and its Consulates in Brazil.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 July, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Education, Embassy, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The program will take 50 public school students for a three-week exchange in the US. Applications until August 11th Brasilia, June 25, 2019 – The Youth Ambassadors program completes 18 years in 2019, and reaching the age of adulthood, the program will make relevant changes to this initiative of social responsibility of the U.S. Embassy and …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 June, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Youth Ambassadors
On June 25, the United States Consulate in Porto Alegre became the United States Consulate General in Porto Alegre. The change was announced by the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Brazil, William Popp, during the celebration of the 243rd Anniversary of Independence of the United States of America held that day at the consulate in Porto …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 June, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Consul General, News, Porto Alegre, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
The Director and Founder of Marrion Fire & Risk Consultancy, Christopher Marrion, will deliver a number of lectures in Brazil on protecting cultural heritage from fire and disasters, and prevention and recovery. He will be in Brasilia, from June 24 to 25, in Rio de Janeiro, from June 26 to 29, and in São Paulo …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 June, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
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
27 American youth from 22 different states in the U.S. are in Brazil to participate in a three-week exchange in Brazil, from June 3-19. They are between 13 and 17 years old, and they will spend three days in Brasilia to visit the capital. Then in smaller groups, they will travel to three Brazilian cities, …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 June, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere, Youth Ambassadors
Diplomatic missions in Brasilia and the UN System in Brazil unite on May 17 to again renew their commitment to fight for equality and dignity for all. On the International Day Against LGBTI-phobia – Discrimination Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People (IDAHOT) — May 17 — the European Union Delegation in Brazil, in …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 May, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Brazil
As part of the United States’ commitment to broaden and deepen its defense partnership with Brazil, a high-level delegation of U.S. officials from the Departments of Defense, State and Commerce, led by Chargé d’Affaires to the U.S. Mission in Brazil, William Popp, attended the Defense Industry Dialogue (DID) today.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 April, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, News, Press Releases, Rio de Janeiro, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Last week, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross met with Brazil’s Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes on the occasion of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s first official visit to the United States.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Mission in Brazil, together with the Department of State’s EducationUSA and partner institutions in Porto Alegre, Florianópolis, Campinas, Belo Horizonte, Recife, Fortaleza e Belém, will host the EducationUSA Roadshow for Brazilians interested in studying in the United States.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 March, 2019 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
The United States and Brazil announced their intent to establish the U.S.-Brazil Energy Forum (USBEF), a new bilateral government-to-government energy cooperative framework. The Forum will be driven by effective interagency coordination on both sides and informed by industry and private sector representatives from the United States and Brazil. The Forum will be chaired by the …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Energy, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S.-Brazil Priorities | Tags: #BolsonaroVisit
U.S. Consulate and Cinemateca Capitólio will screen feature films and documentaries in free sessions from March 26 to April 2 Porto Alegre celebrates its anniversary on March 26 and the U.S. Consulate decided to honor the city and its residents with a free showcase of films at the most iconic movie theater of Porto Alegre, …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, News, Porto Alegre, Press Releases, Public Affairs
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 25, 2019 Today, Vice President Pence announced that the United States is providing nearly $56 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support the regional response for the nearly 3.4 million Venezuelans who have fled Venezuela due to the political and economic crisis caused by Nicolas Maduro. …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 February, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
Washington, D.C., February 22, 2019 – Assistant Secretary Kimberly Breier will travel to Brazil and Paraguay February 24 to March 2 to promote regional prosperity, security, democracy, and human rights. From February 24 to 28, Assistant Secretary Breier will travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, and Sao Paulo to deepen U.S.-Brazil cooperation in support of …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 February, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Press Releases, Public Affairs
On February 11-12, an international working group composed of law enforcement representatives from Brazil, United States, Australia, Belgium, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Israel, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, gathered in Brasilia to discuss the challenges of “Going Dark” encryption problem, which hinders criminal investigators’ ability to access digital evidence stored on encrypted devices.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 February, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil
On February 10-13, U.S. Navy Admiral Craig Faller, Commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), is visiting Brasília and Rio de Janeiro and meeting with civilian and military leaders in order to discuss bilateral security cooperation with Brazilian counterparts in support of regional peace and Western Hemisphere stability.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 February, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
Fifty public high school students from all parts of Brazil will return from the United States on February 3, after participating in the 17th exchange of the Youth Ambassadors Program.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 31 January, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Education, Embassy, English Learning, News, Notification, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Brazil, Youth Ambassadors
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Brazil and Colombia from December 31-January 2.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 December, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases, U.S.-Brazil Priorities
President Trump has declared Monday, December 24, 2018, a holiday in the United States. The U.S. federal government, including the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, and all U.S. consulates and other offices/agencies in Brazil will close on December 24, 2018. Closed on Monday, December 24, 2018: U.S. Embassy Brasilia U.S. Consulate Porto Alegre U.S. Consulate General …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, News, Press Releases
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 December, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Brazil, the Fulbright Commission and the Smithsonian Institution announce an emergency exchange program for 14 researchers whose research was interrupted by the fire at the National Museum in Rio de Janeiro. Fourteen researchers who were conducting research at the National Museum and lost their work in the September fire …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 December, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Press Releases
EVENT: Please join us on at 09:30 EST, Wednesday, December 12 for an online video press briefing with the U.S. Coordinator for Counterterrorism, Ambassador Nathan A. Sales. Ambassador Sales will recap a landmark ministerial conference on counterterrorism focused on the Western Hemisphere and hosted by the Department of State. He will discuss the threat that …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 1, 2018 Devoted husband, loving father, steadfast friend, exemplary patriot: this is how I will always remember President George H. W. Bush. Whether he was serving in the skies over the Pacific during World War II, protecting America at CIA headquarters, or leading our …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 December, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases
Melania and I join with a grieving Nation to mourn the loss of former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away last night. Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family, and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service—to be, in his words, “a thousand points …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 December, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases
At the invitation of the Brazilian Air Force, the U.S. Air Force is participating in the Brazilian-led, multilateral CRUZEX VII air combat exercise November 18-30.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere
According to the 2018 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange data released today by IIE and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Brazil is the 10th leading country worldwide sending students to the United States, increasing by 11.7 percent, the second largest percentage increase in international students from any country worldwide between …