Location: Countrywide Event: As the 2023 Carnaval season kicks off next week, U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant while enjoying festivities throughout Brazil. We encourage everyone to consider the following steps to enhance their own safety and security. Actions to Take: Be aware of your environment. Avoid walking alone, if possible, especially during …
Read More» Location: Fortaleza, Ceará Consular Agency Fortaleza will be closed for business from February 17 to March 20, 2023. No routine American Citizen Services (consular reports of birth abroad, first time or renewal passport applications, or notary services) will be available. For emergency services, please contact the U.S. Consulate General in Recife via e-mail at RecifeACS@state.gov or …
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Location: OAB-RJ building (Order of Lawyers) Event: Local media is reporting an on-going law enforcement response to a bomb threat at the OAB-RJ building (Order of Lawyers) in Rio’s downtown area. Explosive Ordinance Disposal teams are on site and the scene is active. We recommend that U.S. citizens avoid the area until local law enforcement …
Read More» Media and police report that there were violent protests and road closures near the TV Tower (Torre de TV) area of central Brasília on Monday night, December 12. At this time, sporadic protests are ongoing in the general vicinity, some roads remain closed, and there is a heavy police presence in the area. Demonstrations and …
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U.S. Embassy Brasilia has confirmed media reports of organized criminal groups within the city of Manaus engaging in acts of violence targeting police stations, city buses, and other public areas. Because of this, the Consular Agency in Manaus has suspended appointments for the public until Friday.
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Brasilia, Brazil (July 8, 2020) Location: Brazil Event: Clarification on Required Medical Declaration to Eenter Brazil On June 30, Brazil extended for an additional 30 days (through July 29) the decree banning foreigners from entering the country by air, land, and sea. Please see our previous message for a list of exemptions . …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil would like to provide information to U.S. citizens about Brazilian government efforts to combat COVID-19.
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