Order of Rio Branco

Order of Rio Branco
(Ordem de Rio Branco)
Grand Cross insignia of the Order of Rio Branco.
Awarded by President of Brazil
TypeOrder
Established5 February 1963
MottoUBIQUE PATRIAE MEMOR
Awarded forServices to the state of Brazil
StatusCurrently awarded
FounderJoão Goulart
Grand MasterThe President of Brazil
ChancellorThe Minister of Foreign Affairs
GradesGrand Cross
Grand Officer
Commander
Officer
Knight
Medal


The Order of Rio Branco (Ordem de Rio Branco) is an honorific order of Brazil instituted by decree 51.697 of February 5, 1963. It is named in honor of the Brazilian diplomat José Paranhos, Baron of Rio Branco.

The President of Brazil serves as the Grand Master of the Order while the Minister of Foreign Affairs is the order's Chancellor.