Since my arrival in Brazil last year, I have been struck by the deep ties that bind Brazil and the U.S. So when I learned that May 26, 2024, would mark the 200th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, I wanted it to be a year to remember.
Our motto this year is “two great friends, one brilliant future.” We are celebrating our shared tradition of democracy, self-determination, and commitment to human rights. Presidents Lula and Biden’s launch of the Partnership for Workers’ Rights will improve working conditions, while the United States’ huge investments in Brazil — more than BRL 1 trillion — allow us both to prosper. The U.S.-Brazil relationship has already created more than 520,000 jobs in Brazil.
We are...