Location: Abadiânia
Event: Brazilian authorities are investigating allegations of sexual misconduct involving the Casa de Dom Inácio de Loyola and its leader Joao Teixeira de Faria (a.k.a. John of God). Media report several hundred women have made complaints to local authorities.
Actions to Take:
- Contact Brazilian law enforcement and the U.S. Embassy or a U.S. Consulate with questions or if you believe you have been a victim of sexual assault. Contact information for the U.S. Embassy and consulates is listed below. Callers in the United States may also contact the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs at +1-888-407-4747.
- Call Brazilian emergency services at 190 if you are in an emergency situation in Brazil.
- Follow media reports closely and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (https://step.state.gov/) if you are planning to travel to the Casa de Dom Inácio de Loyola in Abadiânia.
Assistance:
United States Embassy and Consulates in Brazil:
U.S.. Embassy Brasilia
SES – Av. das Nações, Quadra 801, Lote 03
70403-900 – Brasília, DF
Phone: (61) 3312-7000
After-Hours Emergencies: (61) 3312-7400
E-mail: BrasiliaACS@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Recife
Rua Goncalves Maia, 163
Bairro Boa Vista Recife, PE – 50.070-060
Phone: (81) 3416-3050
After-Hours Emergencies: (81) 99916-9470 or (81) 3416-3060
Email:RecifeACS@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro
Av. Presidente Wilson, 147 Castelo
Rio de Janeiro, RJ — 20030-020
Entrance at Rua Santa Luzia
Phone: (21) 3823-2000
After-Hours Emergencies: (21) 3823-2029
Email:ACSRio@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General São Paulo
Rua Henri Dunant, 500,
Chácara Santo Antonio,
São Paulo, SP — 04709-110
Phone: (11) 3250-5000
After-Hours Emergencies: (11) 3250-5373
E-mail: SaoPauloACS@state.gov
U.S. Consulate Porto Alegre
Avenida Assis Brasil, 1889
Passo d’Areia
91.350-110
Porto Alegre – RS
Phone: 51-3345-6000
After-Hours Emergencies: 51-3345-6000
Email: PortoalegreACS@state.gov
For further information:
Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
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