Youth Ambassador's been selected to attend Cinema and Literature course at Wayne State University

Brasília, 2009 - The former Young Ambassador from Rio Fortuna, Santa Catarina, Leonardo Da Silva has been awarded a scholarship to attend a semester “Cinema and Culture” course at Wayne State University in Detroit.  Leonardo stated that the course will provide him with a unique opportunity to move forward in his career.  “I was really surprised when I saw my name on the list and I am looking forward to studying an entire semester in U.S.A.,” said the Youth Ambassador. More...

President Obama to chair the Pittsburgh G-20 Summit – Information for Members of the Press

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will host the G-20 Summit September 24-25, 2009.  President Obama will chair this meeting of leaders from countries around the world that represent 85 percent of the world’s economy.  At the Pittsburgh G-20 Summit, leaders will review the progress made since the Washington and London Summits and discuss further actions to assure a sound and sustainable recovery from the global financial and economic crisis. More...

Clinton’s Message on Gender-Based Violence Resonates Worldwide

Washington — Speaking out against gender-based violence was among the top priorities for Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton during her recent visit to seven countries in Africa, but it is a topic the United States takes seriously worldwide.“There has to be strong prosecution and law enforcement and judiciary action to make it clear that this is unacceptable, that there is no excuse for it,” she said. More...

U.S.– Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement

On August 14, 2009, the United States and Colombian governments reached provisional agreement ad referendum on a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA).  The agreement is now undergoing final review in anticipation of signature. The United States and Colombia enjoy a close and strategic bilateral relationship. More...