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US suspends consular services in Brazil due to security concerns

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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. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil will be suspended starting today, October 2 due to security concerns,” the U.S.

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  1. Bloomberg

    Brazil Consular Services Halted by US, Australia Before Election (opens Bloomberg)

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    The US and Australia suspended consular services in Brazil, citing “security concerns” ahead of the country’s general elections on Sunday.

  2. UPI

    U.S. suspends consular services in Brazil over security concerns (opens UPI)

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    The United States suspended consular services at its embassy and consulates across Brazil on Friday, citing unspecified security concerns.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    US and Australia suspend consular services in Brazil ahead of election citing security concerns (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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

  4. Al Jazeera

    US and Australia suspend diplomatic operations in Brazil before election (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

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

  5. Deutsche Welle

    US, Australia suspend consular services in Brazil (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    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.

  6. The Hill

    US suspends consular services in Brazil due to security concerns (opens The Hill)

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    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. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil will be suspended starting today, October 2 due to security concerns,” the U.S.

  7. Latin Times

    No Visa Appointments, No Walk-Ins: What the U.S. Consular Shutdown in Brazil Hours Before the Elections Means (opens Latin Times)

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    U.S. consular services and Australia's embassy shut down in Brazil two days before the Oct. 4 presidential election. Here's exactly what happened and why it matters.

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