U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil
Recent News About U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil
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Applications open for fourth edition of Academy for Women Entrepreneurs
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in collaboration with +Unidos Group, have announced the opening of applications for the fourth edition of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE 4.0).
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Academy for Women Entrepreneurs opens applications for fourth edition
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in collaboration with the +Unidos Group, have announced the opening of applications for the fourth edition of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE 4.0).
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São Paulo prepares for pride parade with safety guidelines
The São Paulo LGB Pride Parade is set to take place on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
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Safety measures announced for São Paulo LGBTQ+ Pride Parade
The São Paulo LGBTQ+ Pride Parade is set to take place on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
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U.S., Brazil renew cooperation on criminal investigation
The U.S. Consulate General in Recife and the Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Norte (MPRN) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding for technical cooperation in criminal investigation.
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Travel advisory warns of increased crime risk in Brazil
Exercise increased caution in Brazil due to crime and kidnapping, as advised by the latest travel advisory.
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U.S. announces visa restrictions on foreign nationals censoring Americans
On May 28, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new visa restriction policy aimed at foreign nationals involved in censoring Americans.
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U.S. warns against travel to Venezuela due to safety concerns
The U.S. government has issued a stern warning advising its citizens against traveling to Venezuela, citing the country's highest Travel Advisory level, Level 4: Do Not Travel.
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U.S. offers $10M reward for info on Hizballah financial networks
The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program is offering up to $10 million for information that could disrupt the financial networks of Hizballah in the Tri-Border Area (TBA) of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.
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Adm. Alvin Holsey visits Brazil for defense talks
U.S. Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, Commander of the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), is set to visit Brazil this week for a series of key leader engagements in Brasília.
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Brazilian students excel at global science fair with five awards
Brazilian students have achieved significant recognition at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2025, which took place from May 10 to 16 in Columbus, Ohio.
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U.S. Consulate hosts international conference on human trafficking in São Paulo
The U.S. Consulate General in São Paulo, with the support of The Exodus Road NGO and Techbiz, organized the International Conference on Human Trafficking and Related Crimes on May 6 and 7.
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Brazilian students head to U.S. for major international science fair
Fifteen Brazilian students are set to travel to the United States to participate in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2025.
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Lady Gaga concert expected to draw 1.6 million in Rio de Janeiro
The City of Rio de Janeiro is preparing to host a free concert featuring Lady Gaga.
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U.S. and Brazil deepen collaboration against transnational crime with new agreement
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Brazilian Federal Police (PF) have formally agreed to expand their collaboration in fighting transnational crime.
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Consular services available to U.S. citizens in Porto Velho on May 20
Consular representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia will visit Porto Velho, Rondônia, on May 20, 2025.
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U.S. Consulate in Fortaleza to close temporarily for three weeks in April
The U.S. Consulate General in Recife has announced the temporary closure of the Consular Agency in Fortaleza from April 23 to May 14, 2025.
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U.S. opens YLAI 2026 fellowship for Brazilian entrepreneurs
The U.S. Department of State has announced the opening of applications for the "Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) 2026" fellowship program, beginning on April 11, 2025.
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Consular services for U.S. citizens coming to Maringá in April
Staff from the U.S. Consulate General in Sao Paulo will visit Maringá, Paraná, on Wednesday, April 23.
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Brazil reintroduces visa requirement for U.S. visitors from April 2025
The Brazilian government will begin requiring visas for U.S. citizens visiting Brazil starting April 10, 2025.