Attack in Las Vegas

The Brazilian Government deplores the attack that took place in Las Vegas on Sunday, October 1, which caused at least 50 fatalities and left hundreds of wounded. Brazil condemns this act of violence and expresses, with consternation, its condolences to the families of the victims and extends its wishes of a full and quick recovery to the wounded.

To the moment, there is no record of Brazilians among the victims. The Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles will continue to closely monitor the situation. The Foreign Ministry's Assistance Center for Brazilian Nationals is available from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 8pm, at +55 61 2030 8803, +55 61 2030 8804 and dac@itamaraty.gov.br. At all other times, the consular emergencies number of the Undersecretariat-General for Brazilian Communities, Consular and Legal Affairs is +55 61 98197 2284. In case of a consular emergency, the Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles can be reached at +1 213 453-1084 and sab.losangeles@itamaraty.gov.br. Assistance to media professionals is only available at +55 61 2030 8006 and +55 61 98197 2229.