US closes embassy in Brazil over security concerns ahead of election
- dpaWashingtonThe United States on Friday temporarily suspended consular services in Brazil over security concerns, two days before the country’s presidential election.
- US citizens were urged not to visit diplomatic facilities, even in emergencies, and to seek assistance remotely instead, the US embassy in Brazil said.
- The embassy did not say how long the suspension would remain in place or provide a specific reason for the move.
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- dpaWashingtonThe United States on Friday temporarily suspended consular services in Brazil over security concerns, two days before the country’s presidential election.
- US citizens were urged not to visit diplomatic facilities, even in emergencies, and to seek assistance remotely instead, the US embassy in Brazil said.
- The embassy did not say how long the suspension would remain in place or provide a specific reason for the move.
Sources: Qatar-tribune