Three Brazilian women entrepreneurs are granted U.S. Capital Seed
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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U.S. Embassy announces the names of 50 Youth Ambassadors selected for the 2022 program
The program celebrates its 20th anniversary, and since its creation, 698 young Brazilians have participated in the exchange program
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USAID and Governors’ Climate & Forests Task Force sign memorandum of understanding
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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United States awards Brazilian prosecutor with International Women of Courage Award
Simone Sibilio is the second Brazilian to receive the award, since it was created 16 years ago
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U.S. Embassy and Consulates announce the names of the Brazilian Women Making a Difference Award winners
The recognition goes to women who are making a positive impact in their communities
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Statement by the U.S. Embassy Chargé D’affaires on Russia and Ukraine
Russia’s violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and its internationally recognized borders is an unprovoked and unjustified attempt to upend the basic principles of international law.
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Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Russian Announcement on Eastern Ukraine
We have anticipated a move like this from Russia and are ready to respond immediately
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U.S. announces assistance of R$ 520,000 in response to heavy rains in Petrópolis
Resources will be used to distribute personal hygiene and cleaning kits to displaced families
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U.S. Embassy and Consulates fly Black Lives Matters flag in commemoration of Black History Month
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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CBP Announces Global Entry Partnership with Brazil
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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U.S. launches call for funding opportunity projects in Culture, Education, and Media
Selected projects may receive up to US$ 40 thousand in funding
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U.S. – Brazil Cooperation on Entrepreneurship
January 26, 2022 There are 30 million micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)in Brazil, accounting for 30 percent of the country’s GDP. Registered MSMEs provide over 50 percent of all jobs in the formal sector and between January-October 2021, almost 73% of formal jobs created in Brazil were in small businesses. Despite the pandemic’s debilitating effect on the economy, 2.6 million entrepreneurs established new businesses in 2020 (8.4% increase), and the innovation sector …
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U.S. Embassy opens funding opportunity for refugee NGO projects in Brazil
The Julia Taft Refugee Fund will receive the projects until February 1st.
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U.S. Embassy opens registration for eight-week online course for English teachers
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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U.S. Consulate and Rio city sign MOU to enhance economic and social cooperation
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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U.S. Department of Treasury Targets Narcotics Traffickers and Their Supporters Using Enhanced Counter Narcotics Authorities
President’s Executive Order Provides New Tools to Counter Evolving Threats
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U.S.-Brazil investigation leads to takedown of significant human smuggling ring
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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Academy for Women Entrepreneurs announces the 90 Brazilians selected for the AWE 2.0 program
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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Statement by U.S. Embassy spokesperson, Tobias Bradford, on Adviser Sullivan’s visit to Brazil
National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, visited Brazil on August 5 to discuss the shared national interests of the two largest democracies in the Americas.
Read More» Notice of Funding Opportunity: U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for Brazil
The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Brasilia announces an open competition to support the U.S. Speaker Program in Brazil. Through this cooperative agreement, the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Brasilia plans to support approximately 30-60 traveling and virtual programs, engaging all priority regions of Brazil. Strictly subject to the availability of funds, the …
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U.S. Consulate General São Paulo – Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement for FY 2021
The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia is publishing this Annual Program Statement, which outlines program priorities and themes for this year. This document also outlines specific procedures for submitting funding proposals. The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Consulate General in São Paulo, Brazil is publishing this Annual Program Statement, which …
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Online Masterclass in Data Journalism: U.S. Embassy Promotes Free Event for Journalism Students
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).
Read More» U.S. Embassy Branch Office in Belo Horizonte Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement FY 2021
The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy Branch Office in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. The U.S. …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro – Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement for FY 2021
The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is publishing this Annual Program Statement, which outlines program priorities and themes for this year. This document also outlines specific procedures for submitting funding proposals. The U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro invites proposals that promote understanding of U.S. foreign policy priorities, …
Read More» U.S. Embassy in Brasilia – Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement for FY 2021
The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia is publishing this Annual Program Statement, which outlines program priorities and themes for this year. This document also outlines specific procedures for submitting funding proposals. U.S. Embassy in Brasilia invites proposals that promote understanding of U.S. foreign policy priorities, shared democratic values, the benefits of …
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Comic book portrays U.S. and Brazilian black scientists
Comic book was released on February 25, with the participation of award-winning Brazilian astrophysicist São Paulo, February 26, 2021: Inspired by the movie “Hidden Figures,” which tells the story of African American woman scientists who worked for NASA, University of São Paulo researcher Carlos Antônio Teixeira launched on Thursday, February 25, the comic book “Entrevistas Além do Tempo” (“Interviews Beyond Time”), which portrays the …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Porto Alegre announces call for proposals for projects for 2021
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 …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro – Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement for FY 2021
The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is publishing this Annual Program Statement, which outlines program priorities and themes for this year. This document also outlines specific procedures for submitting funding proposals. The U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro invites proposals that promote understanding of U.S. foreign policy priorities, …
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OneBeat selects 70 musicians from around the world for virtual exchange
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 …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Porto Alegre – Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement for FY 2021
The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Consulate General in Porto Alegre, Brazil is publishing this Annual Program Statement, which outlines program priorities and themes for this year. This document also outlines specific procedures for submitting funding proposals. The U.S. Consulate General in Porto Alegre invites proposals that strengthen ties between the United States and Brazil, through cultural, …
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Youth Ambassadors 2021: Want to positively impact your community? Registration for the program until March 7
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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Op-ed: Black Consciousness Day
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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STEAM TechCamp Brazil opens registration for the 4th edition
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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U.S. Government Donates more than USD $110,000 to the Health System and Communities in Rio
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.
Read More» Notice of Funding Opportunity: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs
The U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Brazil announces a notification of funding opportunity (NOFO) to support the implementation of State Department´s Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a program to teach women around the world to become successful entrepreneurs. Should funds become available, one award is anticipated as a result of this NOFO, and the preliminary start date for the AWE in Brazil would be the beginning of November 2020. However, should both parties consider the results of …
Read More» Exchange Program in the U.S. for Brazilian Awarded Public School Principals
The United States Embassy in Brasília, Brazil, announces a notification of funding opportunity (NOFO) to support a ten-day exchange program in the U.S. for Brazilian awarded public school principals with up to US$210,000 in FY2020 for a project period not to exceed one year. The preliminary start date for this activity is March 14, 2021, …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Recife Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement FY 2020
The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Consulate General in Recife, Brazil is publishing this Annual Program Statement, which outlines program priorities and themes for this year. This document also outlines specific procedures for submitting funding proposals. The U.S. Consulate General in Recife invites proposals that strengthen ties between the United States and Brazil, through …
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The U.S. Consulate in Rio de Janeiro and Voz das Comunidades Launch an App to Combat Misinformation about Covid-19
The community journalism initiative in Complexo do Alemão will share real-time alerts and reliable information about the virus. Rio de Janeiro, May 11, 2020 – Seeing the need of some community residents for reliable information amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro and the community outlet, Voz das Comunidades, from …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General São Paulo Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement FY 2020
The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Consulate General in São Paulo (PAS) is pleased to announce its Annual Program Statement (APS), which outlines PAS’s funding priorities for U.S. Government Fiscal Year 2020, as well as the specific procedures for submitting funding requests addressing those priorities. PAS invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement FY 2021
The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is publishing this Annual Program Statement, which outlines program priorities and themes for this year. This document also outlines specific procedures for submitting funding proposals. The U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro invites proposals that strengthen ties between the United …
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A hundred Federal District’s high school students participate in the STEAM Power for Girls Program
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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Youth Ambassadors Program: 50 promising youth from public education arrive in Brasilia before heading to the United States
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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Brazil is now the 9th leading country worldwide sending students to the United States
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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The International Journalists Center (ICFJ) is accepting applications for digital entrepreneurship and innovation in the USA
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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U.S.-Brazil Strategic Partnership Dialogue
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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Dreaming of studying in the US? The country wants more Brazilian students
Interview given to Beatriz Bulla, from Estado de São Paulo newspaper, published on 27/08/2019. According to Caroline Casagrande, Deputy Secretary for Academic Programs of the U.S. government, the number of Brazilians in universities in the country grew 12% in the last school year and the idea is to increase even more. Interview with Caroline Casagrande, Deputy Secretary for U.S. Government Academic Programs Beatriz Bulla, Washington correspondent WASHINGTON – …
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United States calls for proposals on Design and Implementation of Access Programs in Brazil
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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Want to positively impact your community? Participate in the selection process for the 2020 Youth Ambassadors Program
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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Diplomatic Missions in Brasilia Unite to Celebrate International Day Against LGBTI-Phobia
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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Remembering Riachuelo: U.S. Consulate Partners with Riachuelo City to Honor U.S.-Brazil Shared WWII History
On May 10, 1944, in the midst of World War II, an American PBY-Catalina amphibious aircraft on a routine flight from Belem to Recife fell from the sky near a small settlement in the rugged sertão of Rio Grande do Norte. All ten members of the crew, U.S. sailors attached to the Navy maritime patrol …
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Film Showcase Honors 247th Anniversary of Porto Alegre
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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Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Kimberly Breier Travels to Brazil and Paraguay
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 …
Read More» Annual Program Statement 2019-2: Funding Opportunity for RJ, ES and BA
The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is publishing this Funding Opportunity Announcement for projects to be selected in 2019 – Annual Program Statement 2019 (Cycle II). We invite proposals that strengthen ties between the United States and Brazil, through cultural and exchange programs that highlight shared values …
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Youth Ambassadors to return to Brazil after a three-week exchange program in the U.S.
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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Request for Innovation Fund Grant Proposals
Partners of the Americas (Partners), the U.S. Department of State (DOS), and NAFSA: Association of International Educators (NAFSA) announce a new Innovation Fund grant competition to create higher education institutional partnerships between Brazil and the United States.
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20 Young Brazilian Entrepreneurs are selected for Professional Exchange in the USA YLAI
The third edition of the program will take 250 young leaders from 36 Latin American and Caribbean Brasilia, 20 August 2018 – The United States announces on Wednesday, August 22, the names of the 20 Brazilians selected for the Professional Scholarships Program – an initiative of the 2018 Young Leaders of the Americas (YLAI), sponsored …
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60 Access Program Students Visit U.S. Embassy Brasília for Intensive Session
On July 18, 2018, 60 recipients of the English Access Microscholarship Program visited U.S. Embassy Brasília for an afternoon-long Intensive Session. Students from Taguatinga, DF participated in this event, one of many occurring during the month of July throughout Brazil – in Salvador, BA; Recife, PE; Franca, SP; Belém, PA; and Uberlândia and Belo Horizonte, …
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Consulate Honors and Encourages Female Entrepreneurs for Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, U.S. Consulate General in Recife, in partnership with YLAI Alumni Camila Borges and IVLP Alumni Alfredo Junior hosted a dynamic event to promote networking and encourage linkages between female entrepreneurs in Recife titled “Café com Estratégia—Edição Mulheres”. Thirty-one women from different backgrounds, representing start-ups, established business and social enterprises …
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U.S. Consulate in Sao Paulo launches photo contest and gives iPad as prize
The U.S. Consulate General in São Paulo launches a photo contest “What do you like the most about the United States?” sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The two winning photos will be published as cover pages for the Consulate’s page on Facebook, and the authors of the photos will each win as a …
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American Presence Post co-sponsors “American Day” at Mineirão stadium
American Presence Officer in Belo Horizonte Rita Rico welcomed the public to the American Day cultural and sports event held outside Belo Horizonte’s Mineirão stadium. The event was covered by local TV Globo Minas . American Day was co-sponsored by the American Presence Post in Belo Horizonte. The event took place in advance of the inaugural Brazil vs. Argentina American football …
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Information Officer of the U.S. Consulate General in Sao Paulo, Mariju Bofill, visits Londrina
On September 21 and 22, the Information Officer of the U.S. Consulate General in Sao Paulo, Mariju Bofill, visited Londrina, one of the most important cities in the state of Parana.
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U.S. Celebrates Independence Day in Belo Horizonte and promotes Kentucky Derby
The Country Public Affairs Officer and American Presence Officer hosted more than 80 Minas Gerais guests from government and educational, cultural and commercial sectors at a Kentucky Derby-themed Independence Day party. The event promoted Kentucky Bourbon imports by offering guests the traditional ‘mint julep’ cocktail. The celebration was covered by local TV show ‘Programa Gui Moreira’ , which airs on the local SBT …
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Exclusive “Hidden Figures” screening for English students in Belo Horizonte
The American Presence Post in Belo Horizonte invited English-language students sponsored by the U.S. Mission to an exclusive screening of the Academy Award-nominated film Hidden Figures on May 10, 2017. The screening, along with other international showings, was noted by a NBC news report in the United States. Hidden Figures tells the story of three African-American women mathematicians who worked …
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Fulbright Commission celebrates 60 years in Brazil
The Fulbright Commission this year celebrates 60 years in Brazil. Since 1957, Fulbright has offered scholarships to graduate students, fellows and researchers who want to make a difference in their communities. Over these six decades, Fulbright has sent over 3,500 Brazilians to the USA and brought over 2,900 North Americans on exchange programs to Brazil.
Read More» Press Releases: Protecting Slave Related Sites and Antiquities
On February 27, cultural heritage professionals from Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, Jamaica, Mozambique, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and South Africa will gather in Charleston, South Carolina for a Department of State sponsored workshop on the protection of sites and antiquities associated with the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
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Trump honors African Americans
February is National African American History Month. President Trump issued the following proclamation to commemorate the role African Americans have played in U.S. history:
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NASA’s ER-2 Lands in Recife
NASA’s one-of-kind, high-altitude climate monitoring plane, the ER-2, landed in Recife on September 29, as part of its return trip to the United States following a month long mission from California, to Recife, to Walvis Bay, Namibia to observe above cloud aerosols and how those particles interact with clouds and change their ability to warm …
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Vice Consuls Talk About American Electoral Process at Binational Center
On Tuesday, September 27th Vice Consuls Christian Olsen and Cristian Martinez-LuSane delivered a presentation on the American electoral process at the Associaçao Brasil America (ABA), Recife. With the national elections just weeks way in the U.S., the Vice Consuls benefited from a captive audience eager to learn more about the nuances in U.S. elections. More …
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Using technology to help U.S. voters get to the ballot box
Google is using its popular search engine to make it easier for Americans to vote this November. The company will provide a summary box detailing state voting laws at the top of the search results whenever a user appears to be looking for that information. The information will focus on the rules particular to the state where the search …
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U.S. Speaker Discusses Sports for Educational Development in the Lead to 2016 Olympics and Paralympics
Rio de Janeiro, July 11, 2016 – As part of its Olympic and Paralympic cultural and educational “Sports for All” campaign, PA Rio hosted the Commissioner of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Jacqie McWilliams for a program on sports for educational development. During her visit to Rio de Janeiro, the speaker engaged with Brazilian educators …
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Brazilian Première of Feature Documentary Olympic Pride, American Prejudice Takes Place in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, July 8, 2016 – U.S. filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper and Hollywood star Blair Underwood visited Rio de Janeiro between June 27 and 30, 2016, to participate in the Brazilian première of the film Olympic Pride, American Prejudice. Directed by Draper and narrated by Underwood – also executive producer of the film –, Olympic …
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Tony Memmel & Band perform in Belem to celebrate its 400th anniversary
Good music straight from Nashville to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Belém! In spite of being born without his left forearm, Tony Memmel learned how to play the guitar all by himself after building his own model of adhesive tape to fix a peak to his arm. Ain’t that cool? If you …
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Opportunity for young Brazilian entrepreneurs to take part in four-week training in the USA
Program Signifies Important Step in White House’s Commitment to an Entrepreneurship Network in the Americas The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is looking for young Brazilian entrepreneurs to attend a four-week business and social entrepreneurship training in October and November 2016, in the …
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Social media: Blessing or curse for office-seekers?
Social media. You can’t ignore it, and political candidates can’t either. Increasing numbers of young people get their news from Facebook, Twitter and their competitors. Even as today’s social media networks offer users information about the world, they offer advertisers, political candidates among them, new tools to reach specific audiences with messages tailored just for …
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Consulate Promotes American Film Showcase in Recife
Independent U.S. film directors Lacy Schwartz and Ramona Diaz visited Recife on the first stop of the Mission’s American Film Showcase (AFS) Program. During two days in Recife, the filmmakers screened their documentaries and talked to students about movie industry. Lacey’s film Little White Lie, an autobiographical account of her own path to discovering her …
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US Consulate Sao Paulo Commemorates Black History Month
The U.S. Consulate of São Paulo celebrated Black History Month on February 25-26 with two special commemorative events. On Thursday, February 25th the Consul General provided opening remarks for a Consulate wide event highlighting the origins of Black History Month in America and the contributions of African-Americans to society. The event took the theme further …
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Brazil and the United States: Renewed Momentum in a Natural Partnership
It is impossible to comprehend Brazil without understanding the dimensions of this continent-sized country, which occupies a land mass larger than that of the lower 48 of the United States. Brazil’s land border, which it shares with ten South American neighbors, is five times larger than the border between the United States and Mexico. Brazil …
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Opportunity for Brazilian Entrepreneurs to Network and Boost Business Skills
Selected entrepreneurs will participate in two-week trainings in the U.S. The U.S. Department of State, in partnership with the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Service (SEBRAE), is in the process of selecting up to 100 of the most dynamic Brazilian entrepreneurs, working in agribusiness, health services, medical services, and advanced manufacturing to participate in the …
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U.S. Adviser on the Rights of People with Special Needs Visits Sao Paulo
The U.S. government Special Advisor for International Rights of People with Special Needs, Judith Heumann, visited Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia last month to attend a series of activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of the “Americans with Disabilities Act,” a law that protects the rights of people with disabilities in the United States. …
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U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro Brings Renowned UFC Fighters to the Community of Providência
The U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro, in partnership with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and the Pacifying Police Unit (UPP), brought two renowned Brazilian fighters to the community of Providência. Fabrício Werdum, world heavyweight champion, andThomas Almeida, who competes in the bantamweight category, visited the headquarters of UPP Providência on July 30, 2015. The …
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U.S. Consulate Supports UN Blue Heart Campaign Against Trafficking in Persons
On July 30, the US Consulate General in Sao Paulo promoted an internal action in support to the Blue Heart Campaign, launched by the United Nations in 2013, which commemorates July 30 as the World Day against Trafficking in Persons. Consulate employees wore blue, and gathered by the flagpole with the Consul General Ricardo Zuniga …
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U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Brazil Organizes a Workshop for Exchange Alumni from Rio de Janeiro, Bahia and Minas Gerais
Alumni coordinators at the Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro and at U.S. Embassy Brasilia joined forces to organize a two-day intensive, hands-on workshop for 12 participants from Rio de Janeiro, Bahia and Minas Gerais) on July 9 and 10, 2015 – “Alumnus to Advocate”. The participants’ profiles included strong leadership potential and commitment to community service, with the objective of identifying alumni that could establish local state chapters for the US-Brazil Exchange Alumni (USBEA) community. Among the selected participants were alumni from …
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U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro Celebrates the 239th Anniversary of the U.S. Independence
The new U.S. Consul General in Rio de Janeiro, Mr. James Story, and his wife Susan Story, along with the Consular Section Chief, Michael Yoder, received nearly 300 guests on the sunny afternoon of June 30, to celebrate the 239th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. The event was held at …
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Obama to Support Attraction of Investment to Brazil
Interview given by Ambassador Liliana Ayalde to Sergio Leo, from Valor Econômico newspaper, published on 06/19/2015. Liliana: Brazil and the United States will form a “partnership at the highest level” A few weeks before Dilma Rousseff’s official visit to the United States, work at the US Embassy in Brasília has been stepped up. While negotiations …
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A New Level in Brazil-US Relations
Opinion article written by Ambassador Liliana Ayalde for the newspaper Folha de São Paulo and published on June 16, 2015. After a historic Summit of the Americas in Panama in April, there is a palpable sense of optimism in the West. For the first time since 1959, the presidents of the United States and Cuba had …
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Women’s Entrepreneurship Program Inspires Women and Discusses Business Growth through Action-Oriented Plan
The United States Consulate in Sao Paulo, in partnership with the NGO Botucatu Institute and the support of Sebrae – Brazilian Support Service for Small Enterprises- and Botucatu Municipal Government, organized a training program for Botucatu women entrepreneurs to foster the development of women’s technical and conceptual business abilities by offering a series of workshops …
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U.S. Embassy Promotes Culinary Exchange in Brazil
R.J. Cooper award-winning chef shares North American cuisine at events in Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro From April 17-28, the United States Diplomatic Mission in Brazil is sponsoring the visit of U.S. celebrity chef R.J. Cooper to Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro, to share his award-winning interpretation of North …
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Opening Remarks from Rakesh Surampudi on the International Conference on Immigration Museums
International Conference on Immigration Museums 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2015 Good morning. Thank you for that warm introduction. I’m so happy to welcome you to this conference. This event and the photography exhibit that opens here tomorrow represent the strong relationship between Ellis Island and the Sao Paulo Immigration Museum – a project that …
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Ambassador Liliana Ayalde Declares U.S. Consulate General “Embassy for the Day” to Honor the City’s 450th Anniversary
U.S. Ambassador to Brazil, Liliana Ayalde, visited Rio de Janeiro to celebrate the 450th anniversary of the city. On March 17, Ambassador Ayalde and Consul General John Creamer enjoyed a music concert at historic “Beco das Garrafas,” the famous birthplace of the Carioca Bossa Nova in the 1950s and 60s. On March 18, Ambassador Ayalde …
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6th Round of Innovation Grant Funding
This competition is open to higher education institutions in the Western Hemisphere that promote study abroad or exchange programs in any field in either or both directions between the U.S. and Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada. To apply on January 15: www.100kStrongAmericas.org/Educate to learn about past winners and guidelines, including Competition 3 supported by …
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Ambassador Ayalde Meets with 2015 Youth Ambassadors
Ambassador Liliana Ayalde and Consul General Hankins had a private luncheon with the six students from the state of São Paulo who were selected to the Youth Ambassadors Program. In the meeting, Ambassador Ayalde congratulated the students on their selection to the program, discussed their community service activities, and got a sense of the issues that …
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VISIT USA Tourism Fair Hits Record Number of Visitors
VISIT USA, the official U.S. tourism fair, took place last week in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Campinas. Over 1,500 visitors attended the events, a new record for the fair, and an indicator of the increasing number of Brazilians traveling to the United States; in 2013, there were 2 million Brazilian tourists and the …
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“There will be no growth without challenges,” says US Ambassador to Brazil
Interview granted to Cláudio Motta and Bernardo Guimarães, from AmCham-Rio, and published on June 3, 2014. Liliana Ayalde analyzes bilateral relations and, in an exclusive interview with Brazilian Business magazine, predicts new business opportunities US companies continue to bet on the Brazilian market, says the US Ambassador to Brazil, Liliana Ayalde, in an exclusive interview with Brazilian Business …
Read More» U.S. Vice Consul Visits Sorocaba
Vice Consul Samuel Callan Downing visited Sorocaba on March 14 to promote people-to-people exchanges and to bolster collaboration between Sorocaban and American industry and government. With more than 100 export industries, Sorocaba is one of Brazil’s most important manufacturing centers, concentrating technologies related to auto parts and wind energy. The city is actively courting foreign …
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Visit of the U.S. Men’s National Team Marks the Launch of the Sports for All Initiative
“Football is more than just the World Cup, it’s more than just the game”, said Jurgen Klinsmann, coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team, after the announcement of the Sports for All initiative by the U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Liliana Ayalde. Coach Klinsmann’s statement proved to be true as, during their visit to Brazil in …
Read More» Youth Ambassadors Personal Blogs
Blog of Laurence Yugo Uehara, 2012 YA Blog of João Neves, 2011 YA Blog of Raquel Helen Silva, 2008 YA Blog of Amanda Ariela, 2012 YA Blog of Ítalo Souza, 2012 YA Blog of Diana Ketlen, 2012 YA Blog of Alice Nicolau, 2012 YA Blog of Lais Barbosa, 2012 YA Blog of Alan Jales Coutinho, 2011 YA, at Phillips Academy, Exeter Blog of Renato Dornelas, 2012 YA Blog of Bruna Lobato (Natal) – 2010 Youth Ambassador Blog of Rebecca Carvalho, 2009 YA, at Lawrence University Blog of Leonardo da Silva (Wayne State University) Blog of Vanessa Milost (Exeter) Blog of Airton G. Martins (UC Irvine) Blog of Janssen Costa (Cushing) Blog of Ranniery Franklin Ribeiro, 2009 YA, at Phllips Academy, Andover Blog of Bárbara Teixeira (UC-Riverside) Blog of Giovani Santos (UC-Riverside) Blog “Laíze nas Américas”
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