US and Australia suspend diplomatic operations in Brazil before election
Summary
The United States has temporarily stopped its consular services in Brazil, and Australia has closed its embassy in Brasilia just two days before Brazil’s presidential election. These actions were taken due to security concerns, though no specific threat or link to the election has been confirmed.Key Facts
- The US embassy in Brazil suspended consular services starting Friday, advising Americans not to visit diplomatic offices.
- Australia closed its embassy in Brasilia and advised Australians to avoid US diplomatic locations.
- Brazil’s federal police searched locations in Sao Paulo and the Federal District related to potential threats against US diplomatic facilities.
- Police found no proof of the initially reported threat or any suspects, but investigations continued after seizing communication equipment.
- The closures occurred two days before Brazil’s presidential election between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
- If no candidate wins above 50% of the vote, a runoff election will be held on October 25.
- Lula’s party called the embassy closures “unprecedented” and suggested it was a way to influence Brazilian voters.
- President Donald Trump has expressed support for Flavio Bolsonaro without officially endorsing him.
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