US, Australia Close Embassies before Brazil Election

BRASILIA - U.S. consular services and the Australian embassy in Brazil have closed citing security concerns, just before the country's presidential election.

Brazil's federal police said they executed search and seizure warrants in Sao Paulo and the Federal District as part of an investigation into suspected plans that could threaten U.S. diplomatic properties in Brazil. Police describe the operation as preventive and said it resulted from ongoing cooperation with foreign intelligence agencies.

The U.S. Embassy issued a security alert saying it will suspend consular services at the embassy and consulates in Brazil. The alert advised U.S. citizens seeking assistance not to visit the embassy or consulates.

The Australian Embassy in Brasilia also closed Friday, citing the U.S. alert and advising Australians to avoid U.S. diplomatic facilities.

Brazilians vote Sunday in a high-stakes presidential election. The front-runners are incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro who is serving a 27-year sentence for attempting a coup.
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