Opening of the Consulate of the Republic of Benin in the downtown area of the City of Rio de Janeiro is in great style. The headquarter of the consulate is located in one of the most traditional buildings of the downtown area, building that belongs to the Commercial Association of Rio de Janeiro - ACRJ, known as House of Baron of Mauá, patron of this entity. The Honorary Consul Dr. Augusto Cesar Maia, who took office this year, will develop a survey of the beninense population in Rio and the opening of the bilateral chamber between the two countries cataloging the business interests and business opportunities .