Location: Fortaleza, Ceará Consular Agency Fortaleza will be closed for business beginning July 27 through August 21, 2023. No routine American Citizen Services (consular reports of birth abroad, first time or renewal passport applications, or notary services) will be available. For emergency services, please contact the U.S. Consulate General in Recife via e-mail at RecifeACS@state.gov or …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 July, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Recife, U.S. Citizen Services
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
Event: Rio Grande do Norte reported violent attacks in more than 35 municipalities across the state over the course of four consecutive nights resulting in disruption to basic services. Criminal elements have targeted public infrastructure, including municipal buses and offices, and private property. U.S. government personnel are directed to avoid travel to the state of …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 March, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Recife, U.S. Citizen Services
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
Location: Fortaleza, Ceará Consular Agency Fortaleza will be closed for business from February 17 to March 20, 2023. No routine American Citizen Services (consular reports of birth abroad, first time or renewal passport applications, or notary services) will be available. For emergency services, please contact the U.S. Consulate General in Recife via e-mail at RecifeACS@state.gov or …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 February, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Recife, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: United States Event: U.S. Embassy and Consulates General Closed June 18 to Commemorate Juneteenth National Independence Day Today, President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19th as a federal holiday. As the 19th falls on a Saturday, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates General in Brazil will observe the holiday by closing consular operations tomorrow, Friday, June 18th. Please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate General closest to …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 June, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, U.S. Citizen Services
And thank you for the opportunity to be here during the 90th anniversary of the Rotary Recife.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Recife, Speeches, Western Hemisphere
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 U.S. Consulate General in Recife announced in October 2020 results of its Annual Program Statement call for proposals, published in June 2020, which offered opportunities for financial support of up to US$15,000 to organizations implementing projects in its eight-state consular district. After an open and competitive selection process,
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Recife, U.S. & Brazil
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
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Public Affairs, Recife
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
The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, the U.S. Consulates General in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Recife and Porto Alegre, and the Embassy Branch Office in Belo Horizonte separately held celebrations to mark the 243rd Independence Day of the United States of America.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 July, 2019 | Topics: Belo Horizonte, Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, Events, News, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, U.S. & Brazil, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Consulate General in Recife will suspend routine visa and American citizens services from June 20 to July 12 to renovate our facilities to provide better customer service for visa applicants and U.S. citizens. During this period, visa applicants and American citizens seeking routine services must apply through the U.S. Consulates in São Paulo, …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 May, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Notification, Recife, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, History, News, Public Affairs, Recife
Message for U.S. Citizens: Voter Registration Facebook Live Session on September 5, 2018 at 2pm (Brasilia time) br.usembassy.gov We have an invitation for you! U.S. Citizens across Brazil are invited to participate in a Voter Registration Facebook Live Session on September 5, 2018 at 2pm (Brasilia time). You will have the opportunity to ask a U.S. …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 31 August, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Consulate in Recife, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens 17 August 2018 CONSULAR AGENCY FORTALEZA CLOSED FROM AUGUST 20 TO 21, 2018 Consular Agency Fortaleza will be closed for business from August 20 to 21, 2018. No routine American Citizen Services (Consular Report of Birth Abroad, first time or renewal passport applications, or notary …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 August, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Recife, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Consulate General in Recife, through the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), carried out another project of International Technical Cooperation in collaboration with the Federal Police of Pernambuco state. On June 7th and 8th the seminar was presented in Recife on Security and International Technical Cooperation between Brazil and the United States. The training reinforced …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Recife
Due to intense rain and flooding causing lack of access to Consulate General Recife, the Consulate will be closed on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 April, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Recife, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Mission in Brazil, together with the Department of State’s EducationUSA and partner institutions in Fortaleza, Recife, Belo Horizonte, Cuiabá, Campinas, Curitiba, and Rio de Janeiro, will host an EducationUSA Roadshow for Brazilians interested in studying in the United States.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 4 April, 2018 | Topics: Education, English Learning, News, Press Releases, Recife, Sao Paulo, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 March, 2018 | Topics: Business, Events, Gender Issues, News, Public Affairs, Recife | Tags: empreendedorismo, networking
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 January, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, U.S. Citizen Services
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information January 3, 2018 On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 January, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Holiday Security and Personal Security Best Practices As the holiday season approaches, we would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone about effective personal security practices and pass along helpful tips. This is also a good time to get familiarized with the State Department’s recently updated and redesigned travel website and review …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 December, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Security & Emergency Messages
On behalf of the entire U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Brazil, my wife Fatima and I would like to extend our warmest wishes to all Americans celebrating this Thanksgiving holiday in Brazil. As we gather with friends and family, around dinner tables in the United States or abroad, we carry on with a tradition dating back …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 November, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo
United States Consulate General in Recife, Brazil Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Security Policy Changes in Recife for U.S. Personnel br.usembassy.gov November 03, 2017 In light of crime on public buses in Recife, the Consulate General in Recife is restricting Americans who work for the U.S. Mission to Brazil and their families, and members of household …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 November, 2017 | Topics: Recife, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Notice Regarding Social Security Services The Social Security Administration (SSA) has consolidated its overseas operations into several regional offices that provide a full range of SSA services for U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States. Effective October 1, 2017, individuals residing in Brazil who require …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Federal Benefits, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, U.S. Citizen Services
On May 31, 2017, the U.S. Consulate General Recife held an award ceremony hosted by the Consul General Richard Reiter to recognize eleven Brazilian contacts from various states in the Northeast who were instrumental in joint U.S. – Brazil criminal investigations, enhancing law enforcement cooperation, and building partnerships that ensure the security of Brazilians and …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 June, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Events, Press Releases, Recife
The U.S. Consulate General in Recife promoted several events to celebrate the International Women’s Day throughout the month of March. It started with the launch of a public essay contest via local press and Social Media, inviting Pernambuco residents to submit creative essays on the topic, “What is an Empowered Woman?” Almost 60 submissions from …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 31 March, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Gender Issues, Human Rights, News, Recife
U.S. Consulate General Recife, Brazil Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Increased Violence in Public Transportation March 30, 2017 The U.S. Consulate General in Recife alerts U.S. citizens of an increase in criminal activity in public transportation in all northeastern states. According to the media, in Pernambuco specifically, criminal activity in public transportation is 97.2 …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 March, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Recife, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Brazil
United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Nationwide Demonstrations on Sunday, March 26, 2017 U.S. Embassy Brasilia March 24, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia alerts U.S. citizens in Brazil that media reports and social networking sites indicate that numerous anti-corruption demonstrations are planned for Sunday, March 26, 2017, in cities throughout Brazil. U.S. citizens …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 March, 2017 | Topics: Belo Horizonte, Embassy, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Consul General Richard Reiter and consulate staff toured the island of Fernando de Noronha and participated in an event honoring the American presence on the island, which dates back to WWI and was intensified during the Cold War. The event marked the 60-year anniversary of the Cold War Guided Missile Observation Post. As …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 March, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Energy, Environment, Events, Recife
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Insel Air U.S. Embassy Brasilia February 3, 2017 This message is to inform U.S. citizens that U.S. Consulate General Curaçao has temporarily prohibited U.S. Consulate Curacao personnel from flying on Insel Air. The Consulate adopted this policy following an internal review of safety-related considerations. You are receiving this message …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 February, 2017 | Topics: Belo Horizonte, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Public health officials in Brazil suspect that a yellow fever outbreak centered in Minas Gerais has resulted in 550 suspected and 72 confirmed cases, and 40 confirmed deaths. Three of the deaths have been reported in neighboring Sao Paulo state, but were reportedly contracted in the endemic area.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 January, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/26B – deadline to apply January 31, 2017
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 January, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Recife
Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/26A RE-ADVERTISEMENT Candidates that have already submitted their resume do not need to send it again. Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 December, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Recife
Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/36 Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy announcement. Position: SSM Administrative Assistant, FSN-6; FP-8, A71OBO Opening …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 December, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Recife
Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/37 Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy announcement. Position: Administrative Office Manager, FSN-7; FP-7, A64OBO Opening …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 December, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Recife
Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/34 Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy announcement. Position: Civil Engineer, FSN-10; FP-5 (steps 5 …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 December, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Recife
Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/33 Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy announcement. Position: Mechanical Engineer, FSN-10; FP-5 (steps 5 through …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 December, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Recife
Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/32 Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy announcement. Position: Electrical Engineer, FSN-10; FP-5 (steps …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 December, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Recife
Anúncio de vaga: 2016/31 Para: Todos os interessados Posição: Auxiliar Administrativo/Motorista – Nº A65OBO – FSN-5/FP-9 Início do recebimento de currículos: Segunda-feira, 5 de Dezembro de 2016 Último dia para receber currículos: Segunda-feira, 19 de Dezembro de 2016 Jornada de trabalho: 40 horas semanais Local de trabalho: Nova sede do Consulado Americano do Recife na Reserva do Paiva …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 December, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, 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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 November, 2016 | Topics: Consul General, Education, English Learning, News, Public Affairs, Recife
Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/23 Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy announcement. Position: Human Resources Clerk, FSN-6, C54-305-018 …
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By ferreirajp | 1 November, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Job Opportunities, Recife
Dr. Ludy Green conducted a five-day speaker program in Recife and Fortaleza, where the US Consulate General in Recife worked in partnership with state governments, universities and the judiciary to reach a diverse audience of policy-makers, governmental and non-governmental professionals, activists and students. Dr. Green spoke forcefully about breaking the destructive cycle of violence against …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 October, 2016 | Topics: Consul General, Events, Featured Event, Gender Issues, Recife | Tags: gender-based violence
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, News, Public Affairs, Recife | Tags: US Elections
Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week!
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 September, 2016 | Topics: Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia alerts U.S. citizens in Brazil that several pro and counter impeachment demonstrations are planned throughout Brazil on July 31, 2016. The Embassy is aware of the following planned demonstrations: Brasilia: Esplanada dos Ministérios , beginning at 8:00 a.m. Rio de Janeiro: Avenida Atlântica near Posto 5, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Sao Paulo: Intersection of Avenida …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 July, 2016 | Topics: Embassy, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Please click here for Recife’s July 2016 Newsletter for American Citizens.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 July, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Recife, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Consulate in Recife, Brazil Consular Agency Fortaleza will be closed for basic American Citizen Services (Consular Records of Birth Abroad, first time/renewal passports, and notary services) on May 12 to May 31 2016. For any urgent matter please contact the U.S. Consulate in Recife via e-mail at RecifeACS@state.gov or call (81) 3416-3080. Consular Agency Fortaleza …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 May, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Recife, U.S. Citizen Services
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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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 March, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, Public Affairs, Recife
Twelve participants of different programs sponsored by the U.S. Government, including Youth Ambassadors, English Immersion, Science Camp, and International Visitor Leadership Program attended a training in Recife on July 30-31. The goal of the training was to exchange experiences and develop strategies to mobilize other USG program alumni in their communities to advance important bilateral …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 August, 2015 | Topics: Alumni, Events, Recife, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Brazil
As part of the celebration of the 200 Year Anniversary of the U.S. Consulate General in Recife, American Opera singer Frieda Gebert visited the city of Recife to provide two and a half weeks of training and master classes for 25 singers from seven states of Brazil. The classes were part of the forth edition …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 31 July, 2015 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, Recife
The U.S. Ambassador in Brazil, Liliana Ayalde, commemorated the 200th anniversary of the American consulate in Recife at the “From Frevo to Jazz” show and with the formal announcement of the consulate’s new location in Pernambuco. Established in 1815, the Consulate General in Recife is the United States’ oldest diplomatic post in Brazil. On April …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 April, 2015 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Recife, U.S. & Brazil
On April 1st, the day the first American consul arrived in Recife in 1815, Consul General Richard Reiter was honored with the title of “Citizen of Recife.” The ceremony took place during a session of the city council; among the attendees were the vice-governor of Pernambuco, Raul Henry, the consulate staff, and the consul general’s …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 April, 2015 | Topics: Consul General, Events, Recife
The U.S. Consulate General in Recife scheduled a series of activities in the capital of Pernambuco state with the American violinist Francesca Anderegg. The musician gave a free concert accompanied by Recife’s Orquestra Criança Cidadã (OCC) at the Luiz Mendonça Theatre in Dona Lindu Park, a recital at Oficina Brennand, and shared even more experiences with the young OCC …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 April, 2015 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, Recife
200 Years Established in 1815, the Consulate General of the United States in Recife is American’s oldest diplomatic post in Brazil. Together with Brazilians, we celebrate 200 years of friendship and collaboration between the United States and the Northeast. The United States has maintained diplomatic relations with the Northeast region of Brazil for longer than …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 March, 2015 | Topics: Events, Recife, U.S. & Brazil
On February 24th and 25th, the Fraud Prevention Unit of the U.S. Consulate General Recife along with the U.S. Secret Service conducted a Fraud Workshop in Recife at the Civil Police Academy. Over 150 participants from the Brazilian Federal, Civil, Military and Forensics Police, as well as the Customs Ministry, various Airlines, and representatives from …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 February, 2015 | Topics: Events, Recife
A group of 12 professionals from Pernambuco made up of alumni from professional exchange programs sponsored by the U.S. Consulate General in Recife met on September 30 for dinner with the Recife Consul General, Richard Reiter. “Alumni” means more than having participated in these prestigious exchange programs. It means they now belong to a network …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 October, 2014 | Topics: Events, Recife
U.S. Consul General in Recife Richard Reiter and Public Affairs Officer Matt Keener attended the first game of Nautico baseball team at Aflitos stadium in Recife. In order to support Recife Baseball Association, which is trying to make the sport more popular in the region, 50 current Access students also watched the games. The students …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 September, 2014 | Topics: Events, Recife
A 20-hour English Language Fellows course for 36 public school English language teachers was completed in the municipality of Palmares (125 kilometers from Recife) at the Escola Erem Abílio Américo Galvão. The course is part of on-going Public School Teacher Development Program (PSTDP) in Pernambuco in partnership with the Education Secretariat for English language teachers …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 September, 2014 | Topics: Events, Recife
The U.S Consulate General in Recife hosted a visit on August 15 by a delegation from the Georgia State University’s (GSU) Robinson College of Business and the Pernambuco-Georgia Chapter of the Partners of the Americas. The GSU delegation was led by two senior professors – Dr. David Bruce and Dr. Pedro Carrillo – and consisted …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 August, 2014 | Topics: Events, Recife
Consulate General Recife marked the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) on May 17 by celebrating the launch of a national campaign to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth across Brazil. The campaign, called Tudo Vai Melhorar Brasil allows the general public to submit videos with messages of support for LGBT youth, who often face bullying …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 May, 2014 | Topics: Events, Recife
On April 23, U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Liliana Ayalde made her first visit to the city of Fortaleza, in Ceara state. The main objective of the visit was to foster commercial relations between Brazilian and American companies. Ayalde was the special guest of the American Chamber of Commerce at the announcement of the new branch …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 April, 2014 | Topics: Events, Recife
The U.S. Consulate General in Recife received former women’s soccer player Erica Woda for five days of sports programming in Recife and Natal, from April 12 to 16. Erica is the founder of an NGO based in New York City called Level The Field and works at a Magnet School in the South Bronx. She …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 April, 2014 | Topics: Events, Recife
The NGO Cores do Amanhã brightened the walls of U.S. Consulate General Recife on February 26 with a carnival-themed mural in the garden patio. Cores do Amanhã is an organization that supports youth and women in the community of Toto in Recife by providing classes in dance, drumming, capoeira, computers, and of course graffiti, among …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 March, 2014 | Topics: Events, Recife
The U.S. Consulate General in Recife will sponsor a web video conference on March 19th as part of the State Department’s Direct Line to American Businesses (DLAB). This webinar will provide an introduction to institutions involved in the development of Recife’s growing technology sector, with a focus on opportunities for U.S. businesses, investors and research institutions. …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 January, 2014 | Topics: Events, Recife
After a two-year English Language course, 48 public school students graduated from the Access Microscholarship Program, promoted by the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. State Department. The ceremony was held at binational center ABA on January 23, with students and their parents, English teachers and representatives from the US Consulate General …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 January, 2014 | Topics: Events, Recife
The Public Affair’s Office and EducationUSA center conducted a pre-departure orientation on January 6 to 10 students from Piaui State public schools. The group will travel to the United States to participate in an exchange program with public schools in the State of Florida. They were selected to attend the Piaui State Government Program “To Learn …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 January, 2014 | Topics: Events, Recife
