UK, Australia Issue Brazil Travel Alerts Ahead of Elections
British and Australian governments warn citizens to avoid political rallies and cite terrorism risks as Brazil heads to the polls.
KEY POINTS
- UK updated travel advice on Sept 29 warning against political rallies ahead of Oct 4 election.
- Australia closed its Brasília embassy on Oct 2 citing terrorism and violent crime threats.
- Both nations advise citizens to monitor local media and follow local authority instructions.
- U.S. suspended consular services and placed staff on home leave.
- Brazil's first round is Oct 4; runoff scheduled for Oct 25; inauguration set for Jan 5.
The United Kingdom updated its travel advice for Brazil on September 29, urging British nationals to avoid political rallies, protests, and demonstrations ahead of the first round of general elections on October 4. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) noted that protests can occur without warning and that even peaceful events may turn violent, citing past police use of tear gas and rubber bullets.
Australia temporarily closed its embassy in Brasília on October 2, citing threats of terrorism and violent crime. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) advised Australians to avoid the embassy, U.S. diplomatic facilities, and adjacent areas. The alert warned that terrorists may target tourist areas or places where large crowds gather.
“Even peaceful events can become confrontational and evolve into violence.”
Both governments emphasized that citizens should monitor local media and follow instructions from Brazilian authorities. The UK clarified that the update does not constitute a general warning against travel to Brazil. The U.S. has also suspended services at its embassy and consulates in Brazil and placed staff on home leave for security reasons.
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