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This pathfinder contains electronic resources and information
about embassies and consulates in Brazil and Brazilian embassies
around the world.
The most important source for bibliography
of books and articles concerning Brazil is the annual Handbook
of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced
by over 160 contributing editors under the editorship of the
Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. The Handbook is
available in selected libraries in book form.
One of the
major aggregators for links to a wide variety of subjects relating
to Brazil is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/brazil/).
Brazil was one of the original founding nations of the Organization
of American States (http://www.oas.org/) and that site offers
various documents that can be searched relating to Brazil although
there is no specific website for the Brazilian delegation to
the OAS..
American
Consulate General, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (http://www.embaixada-americana.org.br/index.php?itemmenu=164&submenu=14&action=rio.php)
Information about the general consul and the consulate. Links
to the agencies and offices of the consulate which include the
public affairs section, consular (visa) section, U.S. commercial
service, Library of Congress in Rio, and the Fulbright Commission.
Other topics of interest are the politics and government section
(a portal to the U.S. government), visas and visa lottery, about
the USA (a portal to the United States), and holidays (American
and Brazilian). In English and Portuguese.
Brazil.
Federative Republic of Brazil. Open Doors. (http://www.brasil.gov.br/ingles/visiting_brazil/embassies)
The English language portion of the Brazilian goverment's portal
includes a listing of all Brazilian embassies throughout the
world. The
sites are in Portuguese and usually in the language of the country.
Brazilian Embassy in Washington (http://www.brasilemb.org/)
Wide-range of information on Brazil and activities of the Brazilian
Embassy in the United States. Topics include: Brazilian foreign
policy, economy, environment, human rights, trade and investments,
science and technology, publications, tourism, consular services,
information services, cultural activities, news and media,
Brazilian events in the U.S., and a kids' corner. Also includes
a link to the Brazilian American Cultural Institute (BACI)
which promotes Brazilian culture in the United States, offers
Portuguese classes, and hosts performances, exhibits, and Brazilian
films by Brazilian artists. In English with some Portuguese.
Consulado Geral do Brasil
em Nova York (http://www.brasilny.org/)
The Consulate General of Brazil in New York offers information
about Brazil and the consulate. Information includes news and
details about consulate services, tourism in Brazil, cultural
affairs, public relations, economic services, and commercial
services. In English and Portuguese.
Consulate
General of Brazil in Boston (http://www.consulatebrazil.org/noproen.htm)
Wide-range of information including links to Brazilian consulate
jurisdictions, their locations, and contact information in
the U.S.; the Business Alliance Boston/Rio de Janeiro; entry
visas; events; publications; science and technology; the Brazilian
community in New England; the Council of Brazilian Citizens;
Brazilian studies in the U.S.; doing business with Brazil;
the Brazilian Trade Bureau in New York, and links to various
Brazilian sites and general information. In English and Portuguese.
Consulate General of
Brazil in Houston (http://www.brazilhouston.org/)
Includes links to information and services on the following topics:
general office information as well as links to consular services
and visas, commercial and financial information Brazil Marketplace,
and general information about Brazil which includes links to
various Brazilian Web sites. Also links to the Brazilian executive,
legislative, and judicial branches; state governments; Brazilian
embassies and consulates worldwide, other government agencies,
and universities. In English and Portuguese.
Consulate-General
of Brazil in Miami (http://www.brazilmiami.org/consulado/English/EnglishVersion.htm)
Provides an overview of Brazil, consular and cultural affairs,
commercial and tourist guides, and links to Brazilian groups
and media. Also contains a list of links to Brazilian consulates
in the United States. In English and Portuguese.
Consulate General of Brazil.
San Francisco (http://www.brazilsf.org/)
A variety of links on Brazil including information for Brazilian
citizens, general information about Brazil, current events
related to Brazilian culture in the Bay area, visa applications
and general visa information, business and consular information,
and news on the Web (electronic Brazilian and American newspapers).
In English with some Portuguese.
Embassy of Brazil - London - United Kingdom (http://www.brazil.org.uk/)
Wide-ranging information on Brazil including links to travel
and tourism, Brazil in brief, economy, business, Mercosul, Brazil-UK
relations, foreign policy, politics, environment, human rights,
social issues, culture, news and media, science and technology,
and sports. Includes links to the Brazilian government, the Brazilian
embassy in London, and consular services. In English, some Portuguese.
Embassy of
the United States. Brasília. Brazil (http://www.embaixada-americana.org.br/)
Comprehensive site of the American Embassy in Brasilia includes
links to the embassy’s structure, embassy events, and
consulates;; U.S.-Brazil exchanges, and U.S.-Brazil news. Also
links to FirstGov (a portal to the U.S. government), visas,
USInfo, U.S. commercial services in Brazil, and the State Department.
In English and Portuguese.
Mission of Brazil to the
United Nations (http://www.un.int/brazil/)
Brazil’s statements and positions on the wide array of
items on the UN agenda. Includes links to general information
on Brazil’s foreign policy, history, society and culture.
In English and Portuguese.
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