A presentation delivered by the U.S. State Department at an international AIDS conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, drew criticism after the agency displayed a map of Africa with multiple countries incorrectly labeled. The incident occurred during a session intended to highlight U.S. government efforts regarding global health initiatives.

Following the presentation, the State Department acknowledged the error, stating that a staffer had hastily arranged the map for the slideshow. While the department confirmed the mistake, it did not issue a formal apology to the African partners and representatives in attendance at the conference. The incident has been noted as a lapse in professional presentation standards during a high-profile diplomatic event.