Embassies Close Before Brazil Vote

Rio de JaneiroUS consular services and Australia’s embassy closed in Brazil.

Both governments cited security, two days before Sunday’s presidential vote between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro.

Federal police searched properties in São Paulo and the Federal District over suspected plans against US diplomatic facilities.

Police found no evidence corroborating the initial reported risks and have identified no suspects tied to criminal organizations.

Brazilians vote Sunday, with a runoff on 25 October if no candidate wins over 50%.

Sources: AP NEWS