US reopens embassy and consulates in Brazil after security-related suspension
North American diplomatic representations resumed activities this Monday, one day after the first round of Brazilian elections
TL;DR
- US embassy in Brasília and consulates in other Brazilian cities reopened on Monday.
- The diplomatic missions were closed from Friday to Monday for "security reasons."
- The closure occurred amid Federal Police investigations into alleged plans against US diplomatic facilities.
- The Federal Police reported that no concrete risks to the embassy or other representations were found.
- The US Department of State highlighted the priority of protecting American citizens in Brazil.
- A separate preliminary investigation into possible US interference in Brazilian elections is also underway.