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March 2026 - Brazilian Beef Connect
On March 16, 2026, the Embassy of Brazil in Washington, D.C., in partnership with the Brazilian Beef Exporters Association (@abiecoficial), hosted the “Brazilian Beef Dinner”.
As part of the association's Beef Tour, the event was organized in collaboration with @apexbrasil, @mdicoficial, and @mapa_brasil. It brought together industry representatives, importers, government officials, and key stakeholders to explore trade opportunities and showcase the quality, safety, and sustainability of Brazilian beef.
The program featured remarks by Brazil’s Ambassador in Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti; the Brazilian Beef Association's President, Roberto Perosa; the Executive Director of the Meat Import Council of America (MICA), Mike Skahill; and the Deputy Secretary of Trade and International Relations at Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Augusto Billi.
Speakers highlighted the strategic importance of the U.S. market for Brazilian beef, emphasizing the complementarity of supply chains in both countries.
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January 2026 - Meeting with Congressman Darin LaHood (R–Illinois)
The Ambassador of Brazil to the United States, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, met Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Illinois) to discuss bilateral relations and plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup! ⚽🇧🇷🇺🇸
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Diplomacy in the Construction of Brazil - English-language edition
The Embassy of Brazil in Washington, D.C., was honored to contribute to the publication of Diplomacy in the Construction of Brazil, the English-language edition of Rubens Ricupero’s prized book A diplomacia na construção do Brasil, by the Alexandre de Gusmão Foundation (FUNAG).
Rubens Ricupero was Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) from 1995 to 2004. He previously served as Brazil’s Minister of Environment and the Legal Amazon (1993–1994), Minister of Finance (1994), and Special Advisor to the President (1985–1987). His diplomatic career included serving as Ambassador to the United States (1991–1993), Italy (1995), and the United Nations in Geneva (1987–1991).
Ricupero’s magisterial work examines the evolution of Brazilian foreign policy from 1750 to the present through an in-depth analysis of the historical, political, and diplomatic developments that have shaped Brazil’s trajectory on the international stage.
The book is an indispensable resource for scholars in the social sciences and essential reading for researchers, students, and professionals in the field of international relations and for anyone interested in Brazilian history. The publication is available for free in FUNAG’s digital library: https://funag.gov.br/biblioteca-nova/produto/1-1309.
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Removal of tariffs on Brazilian products imported by the US
The Brazilian government welcomed yesterday (11/20) the decision by the US government to revoke the additional 40% tariff on a range of agricultural products imported from Brazil. Various types of meat, coffee, and fruits (such as mangoes, coconuts, açaí berries, and pineapples) will be exempt from tariffs.
The Executive Order implementing the measure refers to the telephone conversation between President Lula and President Trump on October 6, when they decided to begin negotiations on tariffs. The measure is retroactive to November 13, the date of the last meeting between Minister Mauro Vieira and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, where they discussed ways to advance bilateral negotiations to reduce tariffs on Brazilian products.
The Brazilian government reiterates its willingness to continue the dialogue as a means of resolving issues between the two countries, in line with the tradition of 201 years of excellent diplomatic relations.
November 20 is Black Awareness Day in Brazil, celebrating racial equality as a key principle for promoting peace and building a prosperous nation.
Address by Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti at the 21st Symposium on International Trade of the Brazilian International Trade Scholars Association - November 18th, 2025
Good morning! It is an honor to participate in the 21st Symposium on International Trade of the Brazilian International Trade Scholars Association.
We are at a critical juncture in International Trade. Tensions between partners, the weakening of the multilateral trading system and the impacts of climate change pose significant challenges.
Brazil is at the center of those conversations, as we host this year’s COP30, address challenges in our bilateral trade with the U.S., and advocate for reform of the multilateral trading system.
As you know, COP30 is underway right now in Belém.
By hosting COP at the heart of the Amazon region, Brazil wants to highlight the role of forests as vital ecosystems for climate regulation and to call attention to the need to bring sustainable economic activities to the population living in them.
The thematic focus on forests and oceans aims to promote sustainable forest economies, bio-based value chains, and integrated ocean-climate action. Brazil intends to demonstrate practical pathways to reconcile environmental integrity with economic prosperity.
We framed COP30 as a “Conference of Implementation”, emphasizing collaboration among governments, civil society, Indigenous peoples, and the private sector. The goal is to transform voluntary pledges into verifiable results, reinforcing trust in multilateral processes and in the UNFCCC architecture.
Brazil and the U.S. enjoy a long-lasting, mutually beneficial economic relations. Our trade has been growing, generating opportunities for our economies and our peoples.
The United States has traditionally maintained surpluses in trade with Brazil. Over the past decade (2015–2024), based on data from the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the U.S. has recorded an uninterrupted annual trade surplus with Brazil, totaling US$ 257 billion cumulatively.
Brazil is also the origin of increasing flows of direct investment into the United States. According to the Department of Commerce, Brazilian stock of FDI in the U.S. grew from US$1.6 billion in 2000 to US$ 31.8 billion in 2023. Companies of Brazilian origin (JBS, Gerdau, and Embraer, among others) employ more than 110,000 workers in the United States
The U.S., in turn, is the largest foreign investor in Brazil, with almost 4,000 U.S. companies operating in the country, primarily to serve its large domestic market. Between 2015 and 2024, U.S. subsidiaries in Brazil remitted US$54.2 billion in profits to their headquarters.
Regarding tariffs, it is important to note that the average tariff collected on U.S. imports amounts to only 2.7%. Over 50% of Brazilian imports from the U.S. enter Brazil with zero tariffs.
Brazil had been engaging in good faith in talks regarding bilateral trade with the participation of Vice President Geraldo Alckmin - in his capacity as Minister of Trade and Industry - and Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, and their counterparts, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Seven technical meetings followed those high-level meetings.
President Trump's letter of July 9 imposing a 50% tariff on Brazil on political grounds was a surprise to us. Despite the unjustified and unacceptable measures imposed on us, Brazil remained committed to engagement on the trade and economic agenda.
After the brief encounter between Presidents Lula and Trump during the United Nations General Assembly, high-level contacts between Brazil and the US were reestablished. There were two more talks between the presidents, by phone and in person, in Malaysia, as well as talks between Minister Mauro Vieira and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the most recent last week.
We expect our trade relations to return to normal and look forward to resuming our cooperation in different areas, focusing on convergences that have, over the years, made for a longstanding and productive partnership.
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Another great meeting that reflects progress in the bilateral dialogue and bodes well for the advancement of our trade and economic relations.
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Hub da Diáspora Científica e Tecnológica Brasileira
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Excellent meeting between Presidents Lula and Trump in Malaysia
- NOTA À IMPRENSA N° 486
Declaração Conjunta do Ministro das Relações Exteriores do Brasil, Mauro Vieira, do Secretário de Estado, Marco Rubio, e do Representante de Comércio dos Estados Unidos, Jamieson Greer
Publicado em 16/10/2025 20h04 Atualizado em 16/10/2025 20h33
Hoje, o Secretário de Estado Marco Rubio e o Representante de Comércio dos Estados Unidos Jamieson Greer se reuniram com o Ministro das Relações Exteriores do Brasil, Mauro Vieira, e mantiveram conversas muito positivas sobre comércio e questões bilaterais em andamento. O Secretário Rubio, o Embaixador Greer e o Ministro Mauro Vieira concordaram em colaborar e conduzir discussões em várias frentes no futuro imediato, além de estabelecer uma rota de trabalho conjunto. Ambas as partes também concordaram em trabalhar conjuntamente pela realização de reunião entre o Presidente Trump e o Presidente Lula na primeira oportunidade possível.
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Joint Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil Mauro Vieira, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer
Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Brazil Mauro Vieira and had very positive talks regarding trade and ongoing bilateral issues. Secretary Rubio, Ambassador Greer, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Vieira agreed to collaborate and conduct discussions on multiple fronts in the immediate future and establish a working path forward. Both sides also agreed to work together to schedule a meeting between President Trump and President Lula at the earliest possible occasion.
- World Cotton Day - October 7, 2025
Press Release - Telephone conversation between Presidents Lula and Donald Trump
Telefonema entre os presidentes Lula e Donald Trump
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Lula: Brazilian Democracy and Sovereignty Are Non-Negotiable
By Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
- BRAZIL'S NATIONAL DAY - SEPTEMBER 7 - SPEECH BY AMBASSADOR OF BRAZIL IN WASHINGTON MARIA LUIZA RIBEIRO VIOTTI AT THE OAS
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ALERTA AOS BRASILEIROS BINACIONAIS:
A retomada da exigência de vistos para nacionais de Austrália, Canadá e Estados Unidos entrou em vigor no dia 10 de abril de 2025.
De acordo com as normas internacionais da aviação civil (Anexo IX da Convenção de Chicago de 1944 - Decreto 21.713, de 27 de agosto de 1946) não será permitido o embarque de passageiros sem documento de viagem válido, com o devido visto de entrada, quando aplicável.
Dessa forma, as companhias aéreas exigem, no momento do embarque, visto brasileiro nos passaportes australianos, canadenses e estadunidenses.
Brasileiros que sejam também nacionais da Austrália, do Canadá ou dos Estados Unidos da América, contudo, não podem receber vistos brasileiros em seus passaportes estrangeiros, à luz de vedação normativa vigente.
Dessa forma, para evitar problemas no embarque com as companhias aéreas, os cidadãos brasileiros com nacionalidade australiana, canadense ou estadunidense deverão assegurar-se de estar na posse de passaporte brasileiro válido quando viajarem ao Brasil.
Solicite seu passaporte brasileiro, ou em caso de desvalimento comprovado, Autorização de Retorno ao Brasil, pelo sistema e-consular
(https://econsular.itamaraty.gov.br/) em uma de nossas 190 repartições consulares."
2025: Brazilian Presidency of BRICS!
Visit the website: https://brics.br to stay updated on key initiatives.
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- April 2025 -- 14th International Conference on Climate Informatics (CI2025), Rio de Janeiro from April 28 to 30, 2025
Researchers, practitioners, and students from diverse disciplines are warmly invited to join us in Brazil for CI2025. Together, we can advance the field of climate informatics and deepen our understanding of the planet's climate system.
- World Drought Atlas
At the regional level, the JRC also published a technical report on drought in the Amazon Basin ("Drought in the Amazon Basin November 2023"), which includes contributions from Brazilian scientists at the National Center for Monitoring and Early Warning of Natural Disasters - CEMADEN (@cemaden.secas).
Both documents are valuable resources for raising awareness, strengthening cooperation, promoting resilience against drought, and encouraging research and scientific innovation.
Drought in the Amazon Basin November 2023: https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC136439
Note from the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and Mitigate the Effects of Drought: https://www.unccd.int/resources/publications/world-drought-atlas
JRC Notes:
https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and-updates/world-drought-atlas-global-water-crisis-requires-urgent-action-2024-12-02_en
https://www.unccd.int/news-stories/press-releases/world-drought-atlas-reveals-systemic-nature-hazard-risks-calls-national










