US closes embassy in Brazil over security concerns ahead of election
dpaWashingtonThe United States on Friday temporarily suspended consular services in Brazil over security concerns, two days before the country’s presidential election. US citizens...
The United States temporarily suspended consular services in Brazil on Friday, two days prior to the country's presidential election. The US embassy in Brazil advised US citizens not to visit diplomatic facilities, even in emergency situations, and instead seek assistance remotely. The specific reason for the suspension remains unclear, although a US government source cited by Brazilian TV broadcaster TV Globo mentioned a possible bomb threat.
It is uncertain if the threat was aimed at the US embassy or another location in the Brazilian capital, Brasília. Concurrently, Australia also closed its embassy in Brasília due to security concerns, urging its citizens to avoid the US embassy, consulates, and the surrounding areas. Brazil is scheduled to hold its presidential election on Sunday.
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