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Latest News from Consulate General Rio de Janeiro | Consul General Participates in Happy Hour with Young Professionals Dennis W. Hearne, the new consul general of the U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro, was the guest of honor at the Young Professionals Happy Hour, an initiative of the U.S. Consulate in Rio and the American Chamber of Commerce, on August 20, at the Cais do Oriente restaurant in Rio. During the event, which promotes integration and networking between young executives, Hearne praised the joint initiative. “I believe that this initiative is unique, and I am glad to see that its birthplace was in Rio, whose creative spirit and open arms More... |
| | Youth Ambassador's been selected to attend Cinema and Literature course at Wayne State University The former Youth 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... |
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Latest News from Washington | 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... |
| Visas/U.S. Citizen Services | 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... |
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