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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Twenty-two reproductions of works by the renowned Brazilian urban artist in the United States are on display. Visa applicants can view the exhibit celebrating the bicentennial of the U.S.-Brazil diplomatic relationship, which will take place in 2024. The U.S. Consulate General in Sao Paulo, located in the district of Santo Amaro, launched a permanent exhibition with 22 panels that reproduce murals made by …
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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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ESPM’s nine-hour course called “Escola Mídia” is free of charge ESPM-SP’s Journalism Department launched the project Escola Mídia to offer courses to public school teachers. Interested participants can register for classes that begin in March. The course is free of charge and requires a workload of nine hours of live online classes distributed in three modules. …
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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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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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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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Despite record growth in recent years, there is significant inequality in Brazil’s startup ecosystem. Representation of women in the Brazilian innovation market is still very small: only 9.8% of startups have women among their founders, and 4.7% of startups are founded exclusively by women. This discrepancy, however, is not tied to business performance: a 2018 Boston …
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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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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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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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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, …
Read More» 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 …
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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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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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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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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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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.
Read More» 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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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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Sao Paulo, Brazil – Today, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin met with Brazilian Minister of Finance Eduardo Guardia. The Secretary and Minister reaffirmed the importance of bilateral economic ties between the United States and Brazil, and discussed the importance of Brazil’s reform efforts for achieving strong and broad-based economic growth, trade, and security. Secretary Mnuchin …
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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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Professor Renee Hobbs, an internationally-recognized authority on digital and media literacy education, will visit Sao Paulo (March 8-11) and Brasilia (March 12-15), to give lectures and discuss issues related to the quality of education in digital literacy and media and how to improve digital and media literacy through community research and services.
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U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2018/03 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 …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2018/03 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 …
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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 …
Read More» 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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Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES), a foundation linked to the Ministry of Education (MEC), the Fulbright Commission, the United States Embassy in Brazil and the Department of State, are celebrating a record number of Brazilians taking part in educational, professional and cultural exchanges in the USA. Today, January 12, 479 English …
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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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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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From Thursday, November 30 through Monday, December 4, a series of judicial seminars will be held in Sao Paulo and Brasilia on the Hague Convention on Child Abduction.
Read More» 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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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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Space engineer and tech innovator Mary Spio will visit Florianopolis, Sao Paulo and Belo Horizonte, from October 30th to November 4th, to attend lectures, seminars and meet with Brazilian entrepreneurs and students. Mary Spio’s visit is one of many initiatives of the US Diplomatic Mission to Brazil to promote dialogue on technology and innovation.
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The United States Department of Commerce in Brazil and the São Paulo State Federation of Industries (FIESP) will hold the Digital Economy Conference, in São Paulo, on Thursday, October 26. The event will bring together representatives of the public and private sectors to discuss the future of the digital economy, opportunities in Brazil and the challenges …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Consulate General of the United States of America www.consuladoamericanosp.org.br saopaulossa@state.gov Phone (55 11) 3250-5000 São Paulo, Brasil September 5, 2017 The U.S. Consulate in Sao Paulo is pleased to announce a Town Hall Meeting for American citizens and Social Security beneficiaries, scheduled for Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 2 p.m. The town hall will be held at …
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São Paulo, September 1st, 2017 – The U.S. Mission to Brazil informs that, as of Sunday, September 10, operations at the Applicant Service Center (ASC) in Alto de Pinheiros, São Paulo, will be transferred to the Vila Mariana unit at Avenida José Maria Whitaker, 370, São Paulo. The transfer will allow the U.S. Mission to concentrate its services in a single …
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São Paulo, August 24, 2017 – Readers of the magazine Viagem e Turismo recently selected the United States as the 2017 top travel destination for Brazilians. The travel magazine published a special August edition: “The Best of Travel and Tourism 2017/2018.” The magazine features information about Brazilians traveling to the United States with special sections …
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Sao Paulo, August 28, 2017 — Cultural Affairs Officer Scott Smith visited local Binational Centers in the cities of Marília, Tupã, and Lins, where he participated in roundtable discussions with students to discuss American culture and higher education. He also met with each BNC’s director to underscore the importance of the partnership and to explore …
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São Paulo, August 24, 2017 – US Consul General in São Paulo, Ricardo Zuniga, attended the opening ceremony of the EducationUSA Fair, in São Paulo. Thirty-five American universities participated in the event, which attracted more than 1,300 visitors. “Having more Brazilian students in the US will strengthen the relationship between the two countries and prepare …
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On August 5, at Sesc Itaquera, Consul General Ricardo Zuniga participated in an official opening ceremony of the Stars of Sport program, which marked the beginning of the fifth edition of the Stars of Basketball, the fourth edition of the Football Stars and the second edition of the Stars of the Baseball. The programs are …
Read More» There have been several recent criminal incidents in the Sao Paulo neighborhood of Santo Amaro, particularly on Rua Belterra between the hours of midnight and 5:00 am. No one was hurt in these incidents. Criminals may commit acts of violence if victims do not comply with their requests. Review your personal security plans, remain aware …
Read More» 35 US universities promote study opportunities in Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and São Paulo The United States Mission in Brazil, in partnership with the Department of State’s EducationUSA and partnering institutions in Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and São Paulo, is organizing the EducationUSA Show for Brazilians interested in studying in the United States. Thirty-five …
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The US Independence Day, July 4, was celebrated by the US Diplomatic Mission in six Brazilian capitals: Brasilia, Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre and Recife. This year we celebrated the 241st anniversary of US Independence. In Sao Paulo, the reception was held at Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado (FAAP) on June 28 …
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For the first time ever – alumni from sports-themed US government exchange programs met on June 6-7, to share experiences and develop partnerships and projects to strengthen the alumni network.
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Read More» B Administrative Clerk (Secretary), FSN-6, FP-8, C52-105-045 (Temporary) – deadline to apply: May 23, 2017
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Na semana do Dia Internacional da Liberdade de Imprensa e às vésperas do aniversário de cinco anos da Lei de Acesso à Informação do Brasil, a Embaixada dos Estados Unidos traz ao país a americana Patrice McDermott, ex-diretora executiva da OpenTheGovernment.org (OTG) – principal organização dos EUA que promove a transparência do governo federal. McDermott ministrará …
Read More» US speaker Patrice McDermott, former Executive Director of the OpenTheGovernment.org (OTG), the main US organization promoting federal government transparency, will give a series of lectures to journalists, students, NGO members and academics in Sao Paulo and Brasilia from May 2 to 5 in celebration of the Press Freedom Day and the 5th anniversary of Brazil’s …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/09 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 …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/08 T 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 …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/08 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 …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/08 T 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 …
Read More» 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: Legal Advisor, FSN-9/FP-5, A01-1905-DOJ Opening Date: Tuesday, …
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Dr. James Spann, Chief Scientist for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Marshall Space Flight Center, will be visiting Sao Paulo and Brasilia April 15-20.
Read More» Candidates that have already submitted their application 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” which is explained …
Read More» Re-Advertisement – Driver’s license category changed Candidates that have already submitted their application 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 …
Read More» 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: Surveillance Detection Program Technician, FSN-6/FP-8, A56-710-296 Opening Date: …
Read More» 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: …
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On March 28, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Brazil launched the “#USFoodExperience” campaign with a dinner prepared by American chef James Briscione. The event, at the Caribé Gallery in São Paulo, was officially opened by the US Consul General in São Paulo, Ricardo Zuniga, and the Consul for Agriculture Affairs of the …
Read More» São Paulo, March 24, 2017 – The United States Army Research, Development, and Engineer Command (RDECOM) opened an office on Friday at the US Consulate in São Paulo to develop partnerships with Brazil in research projects focused on innovation. The Technology Center will intensify collaboration between the two countries through research and professional exchanges in …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/03 This announcement will establish a roster of candidates which will be valid for six months. 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 …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/02 RE-ADVERTISEMENT 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 …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/02T RE-ADVERTISEMENT 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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.
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/01 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 …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2017/01 T 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 …
Read More» 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: Motor Pool Supervisor, FSN-7/FP-7, N52-1005-730 – Trainee Level …
Read More» 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: Motor Pool Supervisor, FSN-8/FP-6,N52-1005-730 – Re-advertisement Opening Date: …
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Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 7, 2016 Today in Campinas, Brazil, 3,000 doctors, policymakers, and NGO leaders from 60 countries are convening for a large-scale training on drug treatment and prevention. The International Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals (ISSUP), an international NGO, is holding its second International Workshop …
Read More» 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: Commercial Clerk, FSN-5/FP-9, C02-1510-FCS Opening Date: Tuesday, December …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/42 Re-Advertisement – Driver’s license category changed 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 …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/40 T Re-Advertisement 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 …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/40 Re-Advertisement 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 …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/41 RE-ADVERTISEMENT 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 …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/41T RE-ADVERTISEMENT 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 …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/39(T) 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 …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/39 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 …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/37 – Re-Advertisement 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 …
Read More» Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/34 RE-ADVERTISEMENT 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: Nurse, FSN-9; …
Read More» Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/33 T 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: …
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Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week!
Read More» Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/30 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: Visa Clerk, FSN-6/FP-8, C31-1415-228 Opening Date: …
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Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/27 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: Motor Pool Supervisor, FSN-8/FP-6, …
Read More» Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/27 T 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: Motor Pool Supervisor, …
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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 …
Read More» Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/26 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: Nurse, FSN-9/FP-5, A50-510-215 Opening …
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On June 30, the US Consulate General in São Paulo held its traditional 4th of July celebration, commemorating the 240th Independence Day of the United States. US Ambassador to Brazil, Liliana Ayalde, and the US Consul General in São Paulo, Ricardo Zuniga, received about 400 guests, including Ambassador Debora Vainer Barenboim Salej, head of Brazil’s Ministry …
Read More» 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: Cultural Affairs Assistant, FSN-9/FP-9, PN# C72-6005-117 Opening Date: …
Read More» Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/18 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: Cultural Affairs Assistant, FSN-9/FP-9, …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Media Note Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Mari Carmen Aponte will travel to Montevideo, Uruguay, May 31-June 2 to lead the U.S. delegation at the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Americas Regional Meeting. While in Montevideo, Acting Assistant Secretary Aponte will …
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The US Consulate General in São Paulo celebrated the opening of the newly-renovated Centro Cultural Brasil-Estados Unidos (CCBEU) in Guarapuava. “It’s absolutely spectacular,” said Scott Smith, the cultural affairs attaché at the consulate. Smith joined CCBEU staff and community leaders to dedicate the cultural center on February 18, 2016. The CCBEU, located in Paraná state, …
Read More» Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/11T Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources Position: Local Guard Coordinator (Trainee Level), FSN-6/FP-8, PN# C56-710-294 Temporary Position Opening Date: Monday, March 07, 2016 Closing Date: Until filled Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week Salary: Ordinarily Resident …
Read More» Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/11 Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources – Re-advertisement Position: Local Guard Coordinator (Full Performance), FSN-7/FP-7, PN# C56-710-294 – Temporary Position Opening Date: Monday, March 07, 2016 Closing Date: Until filled Work Hours: …
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U.S. Consul General Ricardo Zuniga focused attention on trade, port security and business development during his first official trip to Santos. The trip reflects Mr. Zuniga’s commitment to the continued success of the Port of Santos, which is a key partner in the U.S.-Brazil relationship. “It’s important to emphasize that the Port of Santos has …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General São Paulo The U.S. Consulate in Sao Paulo is pleased to announce a Town Hall Meeting for American citizens and Social Security beneficiaries, scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 2 p.m. The town hall will be held at Santander headquarters in Vila Olimpia in Sao Paulo at Av. Juscelino Kubitschek 2235, Auditório …
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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 …
Read More» Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/07 Open to: U.S. Citizens Only / All Sources Position: RSO Security Assistant/Escort, FSN-5/FP-9, PN # C56-105-047 Opening Date: Friday, February 19, 2016 Closing Date: Until filled Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week Salary: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-5* – R$ 40,946.00 …
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The US Consulate General in São Paulo launched on September 22 its Facebook page to increase interaction with Brazilians, especially in the states of São Paulo, Santa Catarina, Parana, Rio Grande do Sul and Mato Grosso do Sul. The page “ConsuladoEUA.SaoPaulo” has information on visas, tourism, exchanges, culture and business, as well as programs held …
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More than 50 U.S. universities in a single place. Free admission. Brasília, September 16, 2015 – The U.S. Mission in Brazil, in partnership with the Department of State’s EducationUSA, will bring the EducationUSA Fair to São Paulo, Brasília and Rio de Janeiro. More than 50 U.S. universities will be available to Brazilians interested in learning …
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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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On Aug. 17, Dominic Mancini, Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) spoke at the Rio Grande do Sul Federation of Industries (FIERGS) on U.S.-Brazil international regulatory cooperation for an audience of 40 representatives from various industrial sectors. At FIERGS, he also participated in a roundtable on regulatory process and legal issues …
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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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In a partnership between the U.S. Consulate General of São Paulo and the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUC/RS) Institute of Culture, on July 10, 2015, U.S. Conductor Zvonimir Hacko, Director of the Oregon Music Festival and Artistic Director of the Austrian Symphony Orchestra, and violinist Carla Trynchuk, international soloist and Professor …
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On May 14, the Consulate General in Sao Paulo hosted for the first time a Purple Heart Ceremony, in which Consul General Dennis Hankins awarded the Purple Heart medal to Sergeant Robert Hatch, one of the Marines at the Consulate. The Purple Heart is one of the most recognized and respected medals awarded to members …
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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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Nearly 100 young musicians from the State of Sao Paulo Youth Symphony Orchestra made their U.S. debut in March, the first time a Brazilian orchestra has ever performed in Washington. Ambassador Ayalde was there to welcome them at their first stop at DC’s Kennedy Center, as part of theIberian Suite: global arts remix festival. Two …
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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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The U.S. Consulate General in Sao Paulo Public Affairs Officer Rakesh Surampudi spoke at the opening ceremony of the “International Seminar: Museum, Migration and Identities,” which took place March 26-28 at the Museum of Immigration . The initiative was organized by the Immigration Museum in partnership with the U.S. Consulate General in São Paulo, with support from the British …
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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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Today, the United States and Brazil represent the two largest democracies in the Western Hemisphere, but we also share a common immigration heritage. Both countries welcomed millions of immigrants from around the world at the turn of the 20th century; and both Ellis Island in New York and the Hospedaria dos Imigrantes (Immigrants’ House) in …
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After nine months of testing at Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE) in Sao Jose dos Campos, an international spacecraft that will make NASA’s first space-based measurements of ocean surface salinity departed for its rendezvous with history on March 29th via a U.S. Air Force transport plane. The Aquarius/Satélite de Aplicaciones Científicas (SAC-D) is …
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American violist Jennifer Stumm, known internationally as one of the most innovative solo artists of her generation, performed and taught at the 33rd Curitiba Music Workshop, through the support of the United States Consulate in Sao Paulo. Teaching viola to music students from all over Brazil and Latin America January 9-15, Stumm also performed before …
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The Consulate General of the United States of America in Sao Paulo, in partnership with the Souza Lima Music Academy and the renowned Berklee School of Music collaborated on the third intensive jazz improvisation course “Berklee on the Road,” or BOR, November 19-22 in Sao Paulo. Berklee music professors worked with Souza Lima professors to …
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To celebrate Black Awareness Day and the 40th anniversary of the Curitiba Camerata Antigua, the United States Consulate General in Sao Paulo brought to Brazil American singer, pianist, composer and conductor Diane White-Clayton, known as Dr. Dee, who introduced African American spirituals to audiences and musicians in Sao Paulo and Curitiba. Dr. Dee’s first stop …
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The 2014 edition of Feira Preta, the largest Afro-Brazilian culture fair in Brazil, took place December 2-7 in São Paulo, drawing over 18,000 visitors and over 100 exhibitors including artists, civil society organizations and entrepreneurs, among others. The U.S. Consulate supported the December 3 seminar on production in the creative industry at the Social Service …
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“A Journey through the African Diaspora,” a project that brought together public school students of African descent in the United States and Brazil to examine questions of race and identity, has been recognized by the Municipality of Sao Paulo for promoting a culture of human rights in municipal schools, receiving a second place award from …
Read More» The United States Consulate in Sao Paulo, in partnership with the University Center SENAC, arranged a series of lectures for women to build capacity among students and entrepreneurs in the areas of management and leadership. Approximately 175 women participated in the November-December lecture series. São Paulo Consulate Cultural Affairs Officer Danna Van Brandt highlighted the …
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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 …
Read More» 2014 is the year of soccer in Brazil, but it was baseball that opened the sports season for the U.S. Consulate São Paulo. From January 11 to 18, the cities of Londrina, Presidente Prudente, Tupã, Marilia, Lins, São José dos Campos and São Paulo hosted baseball clinics, as part of a program organized by the …
Read More» Newsrooms worldwide capitalize on the data available on the internet to tell complex stories using state of the art infographics. American journalist Alexander Howard brought his expertise on data journalism to Sao Paulo, Recife, and Florianopolis through a partnership between the United States Consulates in Sao Paulo and Recife and the Brazilian Association of Investigative …
Read More» Sao Paulo celebrated Black Awareness Day with a great number of events that promoted the African culture. The United States Consulate brought the American singer and poet Toni Blackman to perform and give lectures in the city, in partnership with the Sao Paulo Municipal Secretariat for the Promotion of Racial Equality. At the State Secretariat …
Read More» Leaders of Sao Paulo’s most prestigious cultural institutions gathered November 24-28 to gain experience from United States cultural management experts, in a program sponsored by the United States Consulate in partnership with SESC Sao Paulo. Cultural Administrator Claudia Toni served as the liaison between SESC and NAS and assisted as local …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador Liliana Ayalde and São Paulo Mayor Fernando Haddad also deliver remarks The U.S. Consulate General in Sao Paulo, in partnership with the Sao Paulo Municipal Secretariat for the Promotion of Racial Equality and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), sponsored the São Paulo Diverso forum for inclusive economic development at the Carrefour Institute. The …
Read More» The US Consulate in Sao Paulo hosted on August 12th, International Youth Day, an online seminar for young people share and exchange information and ideas of projects that contribute to the development of their communities. The webinar, counted with the presence of some people from the group “Escritureiros”, which created the community library “Caminhos da …
Read More» Educational center in Florianopolis brings American culture to the island Florianópolis residents interested in the U.S. culture now have another tool to explore the country. The U.S. Consulate in Sao Paulo and Grupo Bom Jesus de Ensino opened the first American Shelf in Santa Catarina on Friday. Located inside the Colégio Bom Jesus Coração de …
Read More» Located in SESC Horto, space has library and an EducationUSA office The U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Brazil just opened a new “American Corner” in Campo Grande at SESC Horto. The Corner, the fourth such space in Brazil, provides information about U.S. culture, customs, language and study opportunities. The American Corner is open to the public …
Read More» World Web Action: youth that changed their communities, case study: the library in the cemetery Date Tuesday, August 12, 2014 Time 15:00 (BRT) | 14:00 (EDT) Duration 1h 0m / https://conx.state.gov/live-event/brazil/ Themes Youth Activism, Social Inclusion, Culture, Education Description How can you empower youth to positively change their communities? …
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Social engagement program includes trip to Tennessee and summer camp at the U.S. Consulate in São Paulo The U.S. Consulate in São Paulo, in partnership with SESC Itaquera and Alumni Association, selected 14 of the 30 girls from the first edition of “Estrelas do Futebol” program to attend soccer lessons, visit public schools and …
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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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» On February 3, 2014, Consul General Dennis Hankins visited Itu, a city of 160,000 known for its larger-than-life tourist attractions. Itu, however, has also been actively attracting new businesses, and as such presents opportunities for Consulate General Sao Paulo to strengthen commercial ties. CG Hankins began his visit by visiting Starrett, a U.S. company that …
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“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 …
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