On October 28, police in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, launched a large-scale operation against criminal organizations in areas such as Alemão and Penha in the northern part of the city, triggering fierce conflicts that have now killed more than 60 people. The paralysis of many main roads in the city led to temporary changes in some public transportation lines. The Rio Operations Center (COR-Rio) issued an emergency safety alert, raising the risk level to level 2.
Our Consulate General in Rio warns Chinese citizens and institutions in the territory to pay close attention to the security situation and avoid traveling to the relevant areas. If you are in a hazardous area, choose a safe place to avoid and leave as soon as possible after the situation is stable.
- Consular Protection and Assistance at the General Consulate in Rio: +55-21-987625124
- Foreign Ministry Global Consular Protection and Emergency Service Hotline (24 hours): +86-10-12308 or +86-10-65612308
- Police calls: 190
- Emergency calls: 192
(Reporters at the Headquarters)