Embassy of Brazil in Washington, DC

The Embassy of Brazil starts the weekend inspired by a great visit that strengthened even further the historic partnership between Brazil and the United States 🇧🇷🇺🇸

Photo by Stuckert

On May 7, the Embassy of Brazil had the pleasure of hosting Diplomacy in Melody: Brazil and America in Concert, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institute Associates.

The event explored the musical connections between Brazil and the United States, with a special focus on bossa nova and New Orleans jazz. Georgetown University Professor Bryan McCann led the conversation, joined by Brazilian singer and poet Rose Moraes for a beautiful musical performance. She was joined by percussionist Lucas Ashby and guitarist Dani Cortázar.

We were honored to welcome Dr. Monique Chism, Under Secretary for Education at the Smithsonian Institution, as well as Timothy Anne Burnside, Music and Performing Arts Curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, who moderated the discussion.

The evening was a celebration of Brazilian music, cultural exchange, and the enduring friendship between Brazil and the United States.

The Official Residence of the Brazilian Embassy in Washington, DC, hosted the “Brazil Stone Experience,” an event dedicated to showcasing the exceptional quality, diversity, and craftsmanship of Brazilian natural stones. Bringing together architects, designers and industry representatives, the gathering highlighted Brazil’s position as a global player in the production and export of premium stones.

Guests had the opportunity to explore a curated selection of materials, engage with experts, and gain deeper insight into the innovation, sustainability practices, and aesthetic excellence that define the Brazilian stone industry.

The U.S. is the #1 market for Brazilian natural stones, with nearly $800M in exports in 2025.

The Ambassador of Brazil to the U.S., Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, had the pleasure of meeting with Florida state legislators on May 4 at the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C.

It was a great conversation on the strong economic and trade partnership between Brazil and Florida.

On April 17, the Embassy of Brazil hosted Cia. Armorial at the Official Residence. The performance offered a journey through the diversity of Brazilian musical traditions - from "choro" to "caipira" music.

It was a wonderful opportunity to share Brazilian culture and engage with friends and partners from Washington’s vibrant cultural community, with special thanks to Professor Eric Galm, of Trinity College, and Matheus Fonseca, who contributed to this special program.

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On March 16, 2026, the Embassy of Brazil in Washington, D.C., in partnership with the Brazilian Beef Exporters Association (), hosted the “Brazilian Beef Dinner” 🇧🇷🥩

As part of the association's Beef Tour, the event was organized in collaboration with , , and . 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 🇧🇷🇺🇸

On March 13, 2026, the Embassy of Brazil in Washington hosted the seminar “Sustainable Seafood at Scale: Quality, Responsibility and Best Practices.” The event brought together industry representatives, importers, restaurants, opinion leaders, and government officials to discuss the quality, sustainability, and growing trade opportunities for Brazilian seafood.

The program featured Brazil’s Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, André de Paula, Brazil’s Ambassador in Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, and the President of the Brazilian Fish Industry Association, Eduardo Lobo. Speakers highlighted the strategic importance of trade with the United State - currently the main destination for Brazilian seafood exports.

Brazil continues to strengthen its position as a reliable supplier of species such as tilapia, lobster, tuna, croaker, and snapper, combining strict sanitary standards with sustainable practices 🌎🐟