The United States and Australia have temporarily suspended in-person services at their diplomatic missions in Brazil due to security concerns. The announcement came just days before Brazil’s presidential elections scheduled for this Sunday. The United States’ suspension includes its Embassy in Brasília and all American consulates within Brazil. The decision underscores heightened anxieties surrounding the election period. Both nations cited unspecified security risks as the reason for limiting services to their citizens. It remains unclear when normal operations will resume at the embassies and consulates. This action reflects a cautious approach by the two countries as Brazil prepares to hold its election.