U.S. Consulate General Recife
March 17, 2023
Security alert: Violent attacks continue in Rio Grande do Norte
Event:
Rio Grande do Norte reported violent attacks in more than 35 municipalities across the state over the course of four consecutive nights resulting in disruption to basic services. Criminal elements have targeted public infrastructure, including municipal buses and offices, and private property. U.S. government personnel are directed to avoid travel to the state of Rio Grande do Norte until further notice.
U.S. citizens who must travel to Rio Grande do Norte should review travel plans and monitor local news sources for additional information.
Please review the Brazil Country Information page for additional information.
Demonstrations and strikes are common in urban areas, and may occur unexpectedly, disrupting transportation, and may escalate into violence.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid demonstrations and crowds
- Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible
- Review your personal security plans
- Monitor local media for updates
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Brasilia
SES – Av. das Nações, Quadra 801, Lote 03
70403-900 – Brasília, DF
Phone: (61) 3312-7000
After-Hours Emergencies: (61) 3312-7400 E-mail: BrasiliaACS@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Recife
Rua Goncalves Maia, 163Bairro Boa Vista Recife, PE – 50.070-060
Phone: (81) 3416-3050
After-Hours Emergencies: (81) 99916-9470 or (81) 3416-3060
Email: RecifeACS@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro
Av. Presidente Wilson, 147 Castelo
Rio de Janeiro, RJ — 20030-020
Entrance at Rua Santa Luzia
Phone: (21) 3823-2000
After-Hours Emergencies: (21) 3823-2029
Email:acsrio@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General São Paulo
Rua Henri Dunant, 500,
Chácara Santo Antonio,
São Paulo, SP — 04709-110
Phone: (11) 3250-5000
After-Hours Emergencies: (11) 3250-5373 E-mail: SaoPauloACS@state.gov
U.S. Consulate Porto Alegre
Av. Assis Brasil, 1889
Passo d’Areia
Porto Alegre, RS— 91010-005
Phone: (51) 3345-6000
After-Hours Emergencies: (51) 98293-0446 (after hours)
E-mail: PortoAlegreACS@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Brazil Country Information
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Drafted: KWiebelhaus CONS- Recife
Cleared:
MGT- Recife: JHatch ()
P/E- Recife: JOBrien (ok)
Acting CG and PAS Recife: JLodermeier (ok)
RSO-Recife: ESong (ok)
Brasilia—CONS: AAgnone (OK)DS/ITA: THolian (ok)
DS/IP/WHA: CShaw (ok)
WHA/BSC: AZonderman (ok)
OCS/ACS/WHA: LFenton (ok)
PAS-Brasilia: TBradford (ok)
MGT-Brasilia: MEsperdy (ok)
RSO-Brasilia: RBernardo (ok)
MCCA Brasilia: KKelly (ok)
