US suspends consular services in Brazil due to 'security issues'
Two days before the Brazilian election, the US Mission did not state what motivated the measure; Embassy staff in Brasília were instructed to work from home
TL;DR
- U.S. Embassy and consulates in Brazil suspended in-person consular services on Friday, October 2nd.
- The suspension is due to unspecified "security issues" and affects visa appointments for Brazilian citizens.
- Embassy staff in Brasília were instructed to work remotely following an undisclosed threat.
- This action occurs after recent incidents of vandalism at the U.S. Embassy in Brasília, including anti-Trump graffiti.
- The Australian Embassy in Brasília also closed for security concerns, citing the U.S. measure.