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Health Alert: Alcohol Poisoning from Backer Beer

United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Health Alert: Alcohol Poisoning from Backer Beer January 23, 2020 Location: Brazil, country-wide Event: Due to deaths and illness from suspected poisoning, the Ministry of Agriculture ordered Backer Brewery to cease production of its following brands: Belorizontina, Capixaba, Capitão Senra, Pele Vermelha, Fargo 46, Backer Pilsen, Brown, Backer D2, Corleone, and ...

By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo’s Meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met yesterday with Brazilian Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo on the margins of the Counter Terrorism Ministerial in Bogota, Colombia. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Araujo highlighted our close partnership in the global fight against terrorism.

By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 January, 2020 | Topics: News

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo At the Opening Plenary of the Third Western Hemisphere Counterterrorism Ministerial

I was very encouraged how we grew our regional focus on terrorism when we had our meeting in July. The tough stand that we took, we united. It was proof that we intend to build out a hemisphere of freedom together.

By U.S. Mission Brazil | 21 January, 2020 | Topics: Speeches, Western Hemisphere

The OAS Revival

I want to thank the Permanent Council Chair from Guyana for honoring the United States request to speak today. And I’d also like to recognize the OAS’s superb Secretary General, Luis Almagro, for your excellent leadership in support of democratic values.

By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere

Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in 2020 U.S. Elections

Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in 2020 U.S. Elections br.usembassy.gov Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for the House and Senate 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 ...

By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 January, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens

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