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U.S. suspends services at embassy and consulates in Brazil over security concerns

U.S. consular services in Brazil have been suspended since today due to security concerns, with no details on the threats.

2 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The United States suspended in-person services at its Embassy and consulates in Brazil starting this Friday (2) due to security concerns. The announcement was made on Thursday (1), but the U.S. government did not provide information about the threats that led to this decision.

The suspension affects American representations in Brasília, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Recife, and Porto Alegre. The Embassy's statement advises American citizens needing emergency assistance not to visit the diplomatic facilities during this period.

According to reports, the measure was taken amid concerns about security ahead of the upcoming presidential elections in Brazil. Brazilian authorities have expressed their worries about the potential for foreign interference in the elections.

In addition to the United States, Australia also announced the suspension of its diplomatic activities in Brazil for the same security reason. It has not been disclosed whether the decisions of the two countries are interconnected or relate to different threat situations.

Although specific details have not been revealed, the U.S. Embassy indicated that it is working closely with Brazilian authorities to address existing security concerns.

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