Alert Re Presidential Inauguration from the US Embassy in Brazil

The presidential inauguration will take place on January 1, 2023. Large crowds are expected to gather across the country, particularly in the capital, Brasilia, where the official ceremony will take place. Due to the large crowds expected in Central Brasilia for inauguration events, citizens are encouraged to avoid the area if not participating.   

Following the election result in October, demonstrations and road blockades occurred across the country. There is an ongoing risk that such protests could occur again around the inauguration and traffic is expected to be very heavy due to police check points and road closures.  United States citizens are reminded that rallies and protests can turn violent and directed to review the Brazil Country Information Page and closely monitor local news sources.

Assistance: 

U.S. EmbassyBrasilia

SES – Av. das Nações, Quadra 801, Lote 03

Brasília, DF – 70403-900

Phone: (61) 3312-7000

After-Hours Emergencies: (61) 3312-7400

E-mail: BrasiliaACS@state.gov  

U.S. Consulate General Recife

Rua Gonçalves Maia, 163. Bairro 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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