Black History Month Honors Legacy of Struggle and Triumph

Washington — Each February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles — slavery, prejudice, poverty — as well as their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life. In 2009, the inauguration of Barack Obama, America’s first African-American president, lends Black History Month a special significance. Obama took the oath of office January 20, the day after Americans honored the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. More...

U.S. congratulates Brazil for its role on FARC Hostage Release

Washington, DC. - We welcome the release of four long-held hostages, three policemen and one soldier, and call on the FARC to immediately release all remaining hostages. There is no justification for the FARC's continued victimization of innocent people.  We commend all those who helped win freedom for these four hostages. In particular, we want to acknowledge and congratulate Brazil for the role it played in providing airlift for this operation. More...

University of Tennessee receives Brazilian Undergraduates for Cultural Program

Brasília – The U.S. Embassy in Brazil and the U.S. Department of State have selected 20 Brazilian undergraduates to participate in the Study of the United States Institute for Student Leaders from Brazil, at the University of Tennessee.  The 5-week cultural immersion program aims to provide groups of undergraduate student leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership and collective problem-solving skills. More...

U.S. Foreign Policy Shifts with Lightning-like Speed

Washington — With near lightning speed, President Obama has altered the course of U.S. foreign policy less than 48 hours after taking office by making clear that the country’s goals and objectives will be consistent with American values and the rule of law. Saying “we have no time to lose,” Obama summed up in a clipped response how urgent he believes it is to reinvigorate American diplomacy and to chart a new course in foreign relations. More...

U.S. Mission in Brazil Doubles Visa Processing Capabilities

The U.S. Mission to Brazil has launched new measures to significantly improve its visa operations and reduce the waiting time for visa appointments at all of its consular posts in the country. Now you can select the best place to apply for your visa:

Visa Wait Times:
To obtain the real-time waiting period for your interview appointment, click on the link below:
http://www.visto-eua.com.br/  

Bolivian Newspaper Honors U.S. Agency for Work in Bolivia

Washington — A leading Bolivian newspaper has honored the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for its longstanding efforts to strengthen democracy and reduce poverty in Bolivia. More...

Obama Offers New Approach to Counterterrorism

“Our security emanates from the justness of our cause, the force of our example,” Obama said in his inaugural address. “Those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you.” More...