US suspends consular services before Brazil vote, citing security
EWZ•EWZ•EWZ•EWZ•The United States suspended consular services at its embassy and consulates in Brazil on Friday, citing unspecified security concerns ahead of Sunday's presidential election. It did not say when services would resume.
The U.S. State Department said consular services at its embassy and consulates in Brazil would be suspended starting Friday, October 2, due to security concerns. It advised U.S. citizens seeking emergency assistance not to come to U.S. diplomatic facilities. The department did not elaborate on the concerns or provide a date for resuming services.
Brazilians are due to vote for president on Sunday. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has warned of foreign interference in the election, including fresh tariffs from Washington, while violent crime has been a prominent voter concern in election polls.
