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The US has suspended consular services in Brazil, while Australia’s embassy in Brasília has closed for the day. Both cited security concerns.
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The US mission suspended consular services at its embassy and consulates in Brazil from Friday, 2 October, citing security concerns. It told Americans seeking emergency assistance not to visit US diplomatic facilities. The announcement concerned consular services, not a full closure of the embassy and consulates. [1]
Australia’s embassy in Brasília closed for Friday, also citing security concerns. Its notice directed Australians needing urgent consular help to the Consular Emergency Centre in Canberra. Australia’s ambassador, Sophie Davies, referred to the US alert and advised Australians to avoid US diplomatic facilities in Brazil. [1] [2]
Neither country specified the security concern behind its decision, and it is unclear whether the measures share the same underlying cause. The US State Department did not link its suspension to Brazil’s presidential election on Sunday. No date has been announced for US consular services to resume. [1] [2]
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