Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary for International Affairs, Serena Hoy, visited Brasilia on October 21-22, for a series of meetings with senior representatives of the Brazilian government. The visit provides continuity to ongoing discussions with Brazilian government officials regarding current migration trends and public policy recommendations to improve regional cooperation. Chargé d’affaires Douglas Koneff also met with …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 October, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Government of Brazil and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), is launching the program for Brazil Forest Management and Fire Prevention. The new 5-year program incorporates fire prevention and management, governance and management of forests and natural resources, and the sustainable use of protected public …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere
Today Brazil signed the Artemis accords, becoming the first South America country to partner with the U.S. in the program that will, among other efforts, land the first woman and the first person of color on the surface of the Moon.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 June, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
U.S. Southern Command hosted U.S. Space Force and Brazilian counterparts for the newly established virtual U.S.-Brazil Space Engagement Talks. Not only is this the first senior space flag officer event between the U.S. and Brazil, but it is the first such event for the U.S. Space Force.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 August, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, News, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere
Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced approximately $1.8 million for awards under the BetterTogether/JuntosEsMejor Challenge to benefit Venezuelans and their host communities in the Federative Republic of Brazil; the Republics of Colombia, Perú, and Trinidad and Tobago; and the Boliviarian Republic of Venezuela. The awards will fund solutions that …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 August, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere | Tags: COVID-19
On March 5-6, 2020, Brazil and the United States held the Fifth Meeting of the Brazil-U.S. Joint Commission on Science and Technology Cooperation in Brasilia to deepen collaboration in key priority areas for the benefit of both countries. Marcos Pontes, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, and Dr. Walter Copan, Director of the National Institute …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 March, 2020 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Energy, Health Issues, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere
The Governments of the United States of America and the Federative Republic of Brazil have collaborated, over decades, to conserve the biodiversity and promote the sustainable development of the Brazilian Amazon.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, News, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies, U.S.-Brazil Priorities, Western Hemisphere | Tags: #BolsonaroVisit
At the invitation of the Brazilian Air Force, the U.S. Air Force is participating in the Brazilian-led, multilateral CRUZEX VII air combat exercise November 18-30.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere
Alex M. Azar II FAPESP [São Paulo Research Foundation] São Paulo, Brazil The growing cost of healthcare is a challenge in the United States, as I know it is in Brazil. But we cannot let these costs tempt us to eat the seeds of tomorrow’s health innovations. I look forward to discussing how we can …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 October, 2018 | Topics: Health Issues, Key Officials, News, Speeches, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies | Tags: SecretaryAzar
On April 5, 2018, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Country Director, Michael Eddy, and Minister of the Environment, José Sarney Filho, signed an agreement on the Amazon Biodiversity Conservation Program of Technical Cooperation in a ceremony with participants from the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC), the Chico Mendes Institute (ICMBio) and the National Indigenous Peoples …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 5 April, 2018 | Topics: Environment, News, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies
On Thursday, February 1, Fernando Segovia, Director-General of Brazil’s Federal Police, will be in Washington, D.C. to discuss collaborative efforts to investigate and deter transnational criminal organizations.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 January, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies
Dr. Alejandro Banda (Clinical Professor at MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine) demonstrates the correct way to obtain a swab from a healthy chicken to workshop participants.
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 August, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. Agencies
CONSULAR AGENCY FORTALEZA CLOSED FEB 3 TO FEB 20, 2017 AND FEB 24 TO MARCH 1, 2017. Consular Agency Fortaleza will be closed for basic American Citizen Services (Consular Records of Birth Abroad, first time/renewal passports, and notary services) from Feb 3 to the 20th due to staff training and from Feb 24 to March …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 February, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. & Brazil, U.S. Agencies, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
Sao Paulo, December 1, 2016 – The United States Consulate General in Sao Paulo informs that the Consular Agency in Porto Alegre will close effective on December 12, 2016. This closure is in anticipation of the opening of the U.S. Consulate in Porto Alegre in early 2017. Should routine and emergency services be required between …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 1 December, 2016 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Non Immigrant Visas, Porto Alegre, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Agencies, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports, Visas
Four initiatives to take place in Brazil, including one led by Sao Paulo University. Brasilia, August 12, 2016 – The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced yesterday, August 10, twenty one potentially game changing solutions to mitigate the spread and impact of the Zika virus. Selected projects include deployment of …
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By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 August, 2016 | Topics: Health Issues, Innovation, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
