US Embassy Announces Winners of the 2010 Youth Ambassadors Program

Brasília, 2009 – On October 16, the 35 candidates selected to take part in the U.S. Embassy’s Cultural Exchange Program, “Youth Ambassadors,” were announced.  This is the eighth edition of the program that will take the students to the United States for three weeks, from January 8 to 30, 2010.  The United States Embassy’s Chargé d' Affaires in Brazil, Lisa Kubiske, named the winners at the Banco Bradesco’s headquarters in São Paulo. "The experience of being a Youth Ambassador gives them the opportunity to expand their horizons at the same time as they help us strengthen the ties of friendship, respect and collaboration between Brazil and the United States," said Chargé d' Affaires Kubiske. More...

President Obama Congratulates Brazil on its Successful Olympic Bid

I do want to congratulate Rio de Janeiro and the nation of Brazil for winning the 2016 Olympics. I think this is a truly historic event, as these will be the first Olympic Games ever to be held in South America. And as neighbors in the Americas, as friends to the Brazilian people, we welcome this extraordinary sign of progress, and the fact that the 2016 Games will be in the Americas More...

President Barack Obama wins the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize

Washington, 2009 - President Barack Obama was announced as the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize winner today. The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited President Obama’s “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples." Of special note was President Obama’s outreach to the Muslim world and attempts to curb nuclear proliferation. The choice made Obama the third sitting U.S. president to win the Nobel Peace Prize. More...

In November, U.S. Honors Contributions of American Indians, Alaska Natives

Washington — Each November, National American Indian Heritage Month pays tribute to the legacy of the American Indians and Alaska Natives — the first Americans — and celebrates their enduring contributions to the history and culture of the United States. " Throughout their long history on this great land, they have faced moments of profound triumph and tragedy alike. We recognize their many accomplishments, contributions, and sacrifices, and we pay tribute to their participation in all aspects of American society," said President Obama. More...

Delayed Honduran Vote on Zelaya Not Counter to Accord, U.S. Says

Washington — The United States continues to believe that the restoration of President Manuel Zelaya to power in Honduras should occur to promote political reconciliation, but says the Honduran Congress’ action to delay a decision on the matter until after the country’s November 28 presidential election does not violate a recent accord between Zelaya and the interim head of the de facto Honduran government, Roberto Micheletti. State Department spokesman Ian Kelly said November 18 that the October 30 agreement calls on the country’s Congress to issue a pronouncement on whether Zelaya should return. More...