Location: Countrywide  

Event: As the 2025 Carnival season kicks off, U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant while enjoying festivities throughout Brazil.  We encourage everyone to consider the following steps for your own safety.    

Actions to Take:   

• Be aware of your surroundings.  Avoid walking alone, especially at night.    

• Keep windows closed when inside a vehicle.    

• Do not wear expensive jewelry or carry large amounts of cash.    

• Avoid favelas at all times, even in the context of street parties/blocos.  

• Be alert to date drug scams.  Criminals target foreigners through dating apps or at bars before drugging and robbing their victims.  Do not accept drinks from strangers.    

• Do not leave drinks unattended.  

• Trust your instincts, prioritize safety, and travel in pairs or groups.    

• Stay informed.  Monitor the media for the latest security developments.    

• Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.  Criminals are often armed.  Your life is far more valuable than your personal possessions.   

• Report any criminal activity first to local police and then contact us at the numbers listed below if you need assistance.  

Assistance:   

U.S. Embassy Brasília 
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 – 50070-060  
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 General Porto Alegre  
Av. Assis Brasil, 1889. Passo d’Areia  
Porto Alegre, RS – 91010-005  
Phone: (51) 3345-6000  
After-Hours Emergencies: (51) 93345-6000   (after hours)  
E-mail: PortoAlegreACS@state.gov   

U.S. Consular Agency Fortaleza
Torre Santos Dumont, Avenida Santos Dumont, 2828, Suite 708
Aldeota 60150-162
Fortaleza, CE
E-mail: fortalezaacs@state.gov   

U.S. Consular Agency Manaus
Edifício Atrium, Rua Franco de Sá 310 – Sala 306
São Francisco, 69079-210
Manaus, AM.
E-mail: manausacs@state.gov

U.S. Consular Agency Salvador 
Avenida Tancredo Neves, 1632, Suite 1401
Salvador Trade Center, Torre Sul
Caminho das Árvores
Salvador – BA, 41820-020, Brazil.
E-mail: salvadoracs@state.gov

State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444  
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