U.S. Embassy in Brazil advises citizens against travel to Manaus after attacks

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Following attacks by criminal groups in Manaus, the Embassy of the United States in Brazil advised Americans against travel to the the city.

The capital of Amazonas and other cities in the state were the stage for a series of violent attacks between early Sunday morning, June 6, and Tuesday morning June 8.

In the social media posts, American citizens are advised against traveling to Manaus until the situation in the city is normalized.

Consular agency suspends service

The embassy also reported that the U.S. consular agency in Manaus has suspended service to the public until next Friday, June 11. The advice is for people to continue monitoring new information about the situation in the capital of Amazonas.

Services suspended due to attacks

Manaus was the stage for a series of violent attacks between early Sunday morning, June 6, and Tuesday morning June 8. At least 35 people were arrested. In addition to the state capital, six other inland cities also registered attacks.

On Tuesday, however, after two days of suspended services, public transportation in the city resumed full operation. Vaccination for adults aged 53 and older was also resumed.

Source: G1