Australia Also Suspends Service at Embassy in Brazil
In a statement, the Australian Embassy in Brazil cited the measure taken by the US in the same sense. Read more at Gazeta do Povo.
TL;DR
- The Australian Embassy in Brazil is closed for in-person services on October 2, 2026.
- The closure is due to security concerns, as stated in a diplomatic notice.
- The Australian Embassy's decision mirrors a similar measure taken by the U.S. Embassy in Brasília.
- The U.S. Embassy cited security issues for suspending consular services.
- The U.S. Department of State confirmed cooperation with Brazilian counterparts on security matters.
- The STEP program is used by the U.S. to alert citizens abroad about relevant threats and changes.