Security officers stand guard outside the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, Oct. 2, 2026. The United States and Australian diplomatic missions in Brazil suspended in-person operations or temporarily closed on Friday, citing security concerns, two days before Brazil's presidential election. (Xinhua/Lucio Tavora)
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- The United States and Australian diplomatic missions in Brazil suspended in-person operations or temporarily closed on Friday, citing security concerns, two days before Brazil's presidential election.
According to an official notice, U.S. diplomatic facilities across Brazil -- including the embassy in Brasilia and consulates in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, and Recife -- have suspended in-person consular services until further notice.
The embassy and consulates have also stopped processing and issuing visas. Local military police deployed additional forces around the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia and cordoned off areas surrounding the consulate in Sao Paulo.
The Australian Embassy in Brasilia announced its closure on Friday, citing safety considerations. It advised Australian citizens to avoid visiting U.S. diplomatic facilities and nearby areas in Brazil.
Brazil is scheduled to hold the first round of its general and presidential elections on Sunday. ■
A security officer stands guard outside the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, Oct. 2, 2026. The United States and Australian diplomatic missions in Brazil suspended in-person operations or temporarily closed on Friday, citing security concerns, two days before Brazil's presidential election. (Xinhua/Lucio Tavora)
A security officer stands guard outside the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, Oct. 2, 2026. The United States and Australian diplomatic missions in Brazil suspended in-person operations or temporarily closed on Friday, citing security concerns, two days before Brazil's presidential election. (Xinhua/Lucio Tavora)
Security officers stand guard outside the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, Oct. 2, 2026. The United States and Australian diplomatic missions in Brazil suspended in-person operations or temporarily closed on Friday, citing security concerns, two days before Brazil's presidential election. (Xinhua/Lucio Tavora)
