October 2, 2026, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brasil: (NEW) United States closes diplomatic posts in Brazil. October 2, 2026, Sao Paulo, Brazil: The United States suspended in-person services at its diplomatic facilities in Brazil—including the Embassy and consulates—starting this Friday (October 2). The measure was announced on Thursday (October 1) and attributed to security concerns amid coming presidential leer más elections on October 4, 2026. Two police cars with four policemen are seen providing security protection at the shut down US Consulate section on Rua Henri Durant in Sao Paulo. .Credit: Niyi Fote/Thenews2(Foto: Niyi Fote/Thenews2/Zumapress) leer menos