Brazil: US diplomatic missions in Brasília close ahead of the presidential election

Oct 2, 2026

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US Embassy in Brasilia closes after the United States suspended consular services due to security concerns Military police officer stands next to US Embassy in Brasilia, which is closed after the United States suspended consular services due to security concerns two days before the Brazilian general elections, in Brazil, on October 2nd, 2026. PHOTO: WILTON JUNIOR ESTADAO CONTEUDO BRASILIA DF BRAZIL Copyright: xwiltonxjuniorx
US Embassy in Brasilia closes after the United States suspended consular services due to security concerns Military police officer stands next to US Embassy in Brasilia, which is closed after the United States suspended consular services due to security concerns two days before the Brazilian general elections, in Brazil, on October 2nd, 2026. PHOTO: WILTON JUNIOR ESTADAO CONTEUDO BRASILIA DF BRAZIL Copyright: xwiltonxjuniorx
News Bilder des Tages #2 US Embassy in Brasilia closes after the United States suspended consular services due to security concerns The US Embassy in Brasilia is seen closed after the United States suspended consular services due to security concerns two days before the Brazilian general elections, in Brazil, on October 2nd, 2026. PHOTO: WILTON JUNIOR ESTADAO CONTEUDO BRASILIA DF BRAZIL Copyright: xwiltonxjuniorx
US Embassy in Brasilia closes after the United States suspended consular services due to security concerns View of the US Embassy in Brasilia closed after the United States suspended consular services due to security concerns two days before the Brazilian general elections, in Brazil, on October 2nd, 2026. PHOTO: WILTON JUNIOR ESTADAO CONTEUDO BRASILIA DF BRAZIL Copyright: xwiltonxjuniorx
US Embassy in Brasilia closes after the United States suspended consular services due to security concerns The US Embassy in Brasilia is seen closed after the United States suspended consular services due to security concerns two days before the Brazilian general elections, in Brazil, on October 2nd, 2026. PHOTO: WILTON JUNIOR ESTADAO CONTEUDO BRASILIA DF BRAZIL Copyright: xwiltonxjuniorx
US Embassy in Brasilia closes after the United States suspended consular services due to security concerns The US Embassy in Brasilia is seen closed after the United States suspended consular services due to security concerns two days before the Brazilian general elections, in Brazil, on October 2nd, 2026. PHOTO: WILTON JUNIOR ESTADAO CONTEUDO BRASILIA DF BRAZIL Copyright: xwiltonxjuniorx
(261002) -- BRASILIA, Oct. 2, 2026 -- A security officer stands guard outside the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, Oct. 2, 2026. The United States and Australian diplomatic missions in Brazil suspended in-person operations or temporarily closed on Friday, citing security concerns, two days before Brazil s presidential election. Lucio Tavora) BRAZIL-BRASILIA-U.S.-EMBASSY-CLOSURE luxiao¡¤tawolashe
(261002) -- BRASILIA, Oct. 2, 2026 -- Security officers stand guard outside the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, Oct. 2, 2026. The United States and Australian diplomatic missions in Brazil suspended in-person operations or temporarily closed on Friday, citing security concerns, two days before Brazil s presidential election. Lucio Tavora) BRAZIL-BRASILIA-U.S.-EMBASSY-CLOSURE luxiao¡¤tawolashe
(261002) -- BRASILIA, Oct. 2, 2026 -- A security officer stands guard outside the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, Oct. 2, 2026. The United States and Australian diplomatic missions in Brazil suspended in-person operations or temporarily closed on Friday, citing security concerns, two days before Brazil s presidential election. Lucio Tavora) BRAZIL-BRASILIA-U.S.-EMBASSY-CLOSURE luxiao¡¤tawolashe
(261002) -- BRASILIA, Oct. 2, 2026 -- Security officers stand guard outside the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, Oct. 2, 2026. The United States and Australian diplomatic missions in Brazil suspended in-person operations or temporarily closed on Friday, citing security concerns, two days before Brazil s presidential election. Lucio Tavora) BRAZIL-BRASILIA-U.S.-EMBASSY-CLOSURE luxiao¡¤tawolashe

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