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US and Australia suspend diplomatic operations in Brazil
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The United States suspended consular services in Brazil and Australia said it would close its embassy in BrasĂlia after security alerts. Brazilian police investigated suspected threats to US diplomatic facilities but said they found no corroborating evidence.
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The United States suspended consular services in Brazil.
“The United States has suspended consular services in Brazil”
Australia said it would close its embassy in BrasĂlia on Friday.
“the Australian embassy would also close on Friday”
The Brazilian Federal Police carried out preventive search-and-seizure operations in SĂŁo Paulo and the Federal District.
“carried out preventive search and seizure warrants in Sao Paulo and the Federal District”