US suspends services at embassy and consulates in Brazil
US Embassy advised Americans needing emergency services not to go to the diplomatic mission and consulates
TL;DR
- Consular services at the U.S. embassy and consulates in Brazil are suspended starting February 2nd due to security concerns.
- American citizens requiring emergency assistance should not go to U.S. diplomatic facilities but should contact the on-call official.
- The U.S. Department of State is cooperating with Brazilian authorities to address the security issues.
- The suspension affects services at the embassy in Brasília and consulates in Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.
- The U.S. embassy was reportedly the target of a threat, leading to employees working from home.