Brazil police serve warrants over alleged threat to US diplomatic sites
EWZ•Brazil's Federal Police served two search and seizure warrants in São Paulo and near Brasília while investigating alleged plans for acts that could endanger US diplomatic facilities. Police said they had found no evidence to corroborate the initially identified risks and had identified no suspects tied to criminal organizations.
1. Police investigation
Brazil's Federal Police said they served two search and seizure warrants in São Paulo and near Brasília as part of an investigation into alleged plans for acts that could endanger US diplomatic facilities in the country. Police said no evidence had been found to corroborate the initially identified risks and no suspects had been identified with ties to criminal organizations.
2. Consular services suspended
The United States had previously suspended consular services at its embassy and consulates in Brazil, citing unspecified security concerns days before the country's presidential election.
