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US and Australia suspend consular services in Brazil before election

In brief

The United States and Australia suspended consular services in Brazil before Sunday’s presidential election, citing security concerns. The election is being contested by Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro.

Generated automatically by AI from 6 sources, without editorial review · updated 3 Oct

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  1. 2 Oct, 11:13U.S. Suspends Consular Services in Brazil on Eve of Elections · The New York Times
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Chronological coverage

  1. 3 October
  2. The Hill
    Latest3 Oct, 14:29

    US suspends consular services in Brazil due to security concerns

    The U.S. halted consular services in Brazil Friday due to rising security concerns ahead of the country’s presidential election on Sunday. “Consular Services in the U.S.

    The HillThe Hill•Mira Bhakta
  3. Deutsche Welle
    Follow-up3 Oct, 02:24

    US, Australia suspend consular services in Brazil

    The US and Australia have announced a halt to their consular services in Brazil beginning Friday. The news comes two days before Brazilians head to the polls to vote in the high-stakes presidential election.

    Deutsche WelleDeutsche Welle
  4. Al Jazeera
    Follow-up3 Oct, 00:46

    US and Australia suspend diplomatic operations in Brazil before election

    Security threats prompt US and Australia to suspend diplomatic operations in Brazil before pivotal election day.

    Al JazeeraAl Jazeera
  5. 2 October
  6. The Independent
    Follow-up2 Oct, 21:16

    US and Australia suspend consular services in Brazil ahead of election citing security concerns

    U.S. consular services and the Australian embassy have closed in Brazil due to security concerns

    The IndependentThe Independent•Eleonore Hughes
  7. Euronews
    Follow-up2 Oct, 20:40

    US suspends consular services in Brazil as Lula and Bolsonaro fight for election

    President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and rival Flavio Bolsonaro are pulling no punches in a last-ditch effort to win voters ahead of Sunday's election in Brazil, where the US and Australia suspended consular services Friday over security concerns.

    EuronewsEuronews
  8. The New York Times
    First seen2 Oct, 11:13

    U.S. Suspends Consular Services in Brazil on Eve of Elections

    The State Department cited unspecified security concerns in announcing the unusual move. A closely fought presidential election in Brazil takes place on Sunday.

    The New York TimesThe New York Times•Claire Moses