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US suspends consular services before Brazil vote, citing security
Summary
The United States suspended consular services at its embassy and consulates in Brazil on Friday in advance of that country's presidential election, citing unspecified security concerns.
Attendance to the public was closed in the embassies and consulates. Diplomatic services claim "security issues" on the eve of the presidential elections in that country.
Two days after the Brazilian election, the U.S. Mission did not inform what motivated the measure; Embassy employees in Brasília were instructed to work from home