U.S. suspends consular services in Brazil over security concerns
The U.S. State Department announced the suspension of consular services at its embassy and consulates in Brazil starting Friday, Oct. 2, citing unspecified security concerns and advising U.S. citizens not to visit diplomatic facilities for emergency help. A department spokesperson said officials are working with Brazilian counterparts, but no timeline was given for resuming services. Australia also closed its embassy in Brasilia on Friday, citing the U.S. alert. The closures come days before Brazil's presidential election and amid partisan claims about foreign interference and intelligence briefings on U.S. and Russian activity.
Consular services at U.S. missions in Brazil were suspended from October 2.
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Brazil holds a presidential vote on Sunday. The U.S. and other countries raised security…
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