John Joseph Arrigo
Ambassador
Doug Koneff
Deputy Chief of Mission
Rita Rico
Principal Officer
Ambassador
John Joseph Arrigo is the U.S. Ambassador to Portugal. He was sworn in by Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House on September 9, 2025. Ambassador Arrigo is a visionary leader, accomplished entrepreneur, and dedicated community advocate.
Deputy Chief of Mission
“Doug” is fluent in Portuguese and most recently served in Brasilia, Brazil as Deputy Chief of Mission and Chargé d’Affaires.
Principal Officer
Rita Rico began her role as Principal Officer of the U.S. Consulate in Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal in August 2025. Previously, she was the Strategic Communications Advisor and speechwriting supervisor to the leadership of the U.S. Embassy in London.
John Joseph Arrigo
Ambassador
Doug Koneff
Deputy Chief of Mission
Rita Rico
Principal Officer
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump serves as the 47th President of the United States. He also served as the 45th.
Vice President of the United States
JD Vance serves as the 50th Vice President of the United States.
U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio serves as the 72nd United States Secretary of State.
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump serves as the 47th President of the United States. He also served as the 45th.
JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
JD Vance serves as the 50th Vice President of the United States.
Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio serves as the 72nd United States Secretary of State.
