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.
TL;DR
- 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.