US suspends consular services in Brazil citing security concerns

The United States suspended consular services at its embassy and consulates in Brazil starting Friday, October 2, citing unspecified security concerns, according to a State Department statement issued Thursday. The department did not link the move to the election and gave no timeline for resumption. Brazilians vote for president on Sunday, October 4. Source: Reuters, October 2, 2026, https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/us-suspends-consular-services-before-brazil-vote-citing-security-2026-10-02/