Yes. Citing security concerns, the United States suspended consular services at its embassy and consulates in Brazil starting Friday, October 2, 2026, two days before Brazil’s presidential election. Australia closed its embassy in Brasília the same day, pointing to the U.S. alert and advising Australians to avoid U.S. diplomatic facilities.
Brazilian federal police said they executed preventive search warrants in São Paulo and the Federal District over suspected threats to U.S. facilities, but reported finding no corroborated evidence or identified suspects linked to criminal organizations. The U.S. State Department said it was working with Brazilian counterparts and did not detail the nature of the threat.
Source: Al Jazeera / AP / Reuters