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Argentine Ambassador Reports No Nationals Affected in Rio as Disruptions Ease

Lula convenes ministers in Brasília to coordinate a response to narcotrafficking violence.

Overview

  • Ambassador Guillermo Raimondi said no Argentine citizens were impacted in Rio de Janeiro and noted temporary transit interruptions and early shop closures.
  • He described current conditions as one of tranquility and order while urging travelers to follow consular updates.
  • Brazil's president returned from a Southeast Asia trip and met with cabinet officials in Brasília to assess next steps against narcotrafficking.
  • The Argentine Consulate reiterated routine precautions for visitors, including avoiding displays of valuables, carrying copies of identification, and not resisting robberies.
  • Travel guidance also emphasizes having medical insurance as public services can be strained during major events in the city.