US, Australia Halt Consular Services in Brazil Before Presidential Election, Citing Security Concerns
Brazil's federal police said they conducted a preventive operation targeting activity that could threaten U.S. diplomatic facilities.
The United States and Australia have suspended consular services in Brazil due to security concerns before the country’s presidential elections. Both embassies advised citizens needing emergency assistance to contact duty officers by phone rather than visiting diplomatic facilities. This action follows an alert issued by the U.S. embassy regarding security concerns.
- U.S. and Australia suspended consular services in Brazil on October 2nd.
- The decision was attributed to security concerns related to Brazil’s presidential elections.
- U.S. citizens were advised to contact duty officers for emergency assistance instead of visiting the embassy.
- The Australian embassy also closed, directing citizens to a consular emergency center in Canberra via phone.
- Both countries warned citizens against visiting U.S. diplomatic facilities.
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