Public Affairs Section

The Public Affairs Section of the Consulate explains and advocates American policy and works to promote mutual understanding between Brazilian and American societies. The Public Affairs Section acts as a focal point for media, think tanks, and academic and cultural institutions, and advises the Consulate on public diplomacy issues. The Section's two offices, the Press and Information Office and the Culture and Education Office, are directed by the Public Affairs Officer. They work together to strengthen the Brazilian-American relationship.

Press and Information Office

The Press and Information Office is headed by the Consulate’s Information Oficer. The Office works closely with Brazilian and international media to provide authoritative information on U.S. government policies. It facilitates media exchanges and visits to the United States and provides information to the media via press conferences, interviews, press releases and other forms of communication. It also administers the Embassy's public Internet site.

Culture and Education Office

The Culture and Education Office is headed by the Consulate’s Cultural Affairs Officer. The Office provides Brazilian audiences with an understanding of U.S. foreign policy and its context through seminars, conferences, and American speakers. The Office also offers programs that present a fuller picture of American society, its values and beliefs. It manages U.S. government-administered professional and educational exchange programs, including the Fulbright Scholarships. It also encourages U.S.-Brazilian non-governmental institutional linkages and promotes American arts and literature in Brazil.

Regional English Language Office

The Regional English Language Office (RELO) supports the mission of the Public Affairs Section of the United States Embassy to promote mutual understanding between people through its informational, educational and cultural programs.
In support of the mission, the RELO offers professional development and educational exchange programs for English language trainers, teachers and students in coordination with Ministry of Education, Binational Centers, and teachers' organizations throughout the region.
The Regional English Language Office in Brazil is one of 21 suchoffices around the world (coordinated by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs).  To learn more about RELO resources and event, join RELOBrazil on Facebook.