US Embassy in Buenos Aires Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat

The US Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was evacuated following a reported bomb threat. A significant police presence was established around the embassy in the Palermo neighborhood. According to a message from the embassy, the threat was ruled out after a thorough investigation, and all staff were reported safe. Local media reported that embassy staff received a phone call from an anonymous individual claiming there was a bomb outside the embassy. Argentina's Federal Police confirmed that the threat was made via phone call, leading to a preventive evacuation while the Explosives Unit conducted an investigation. The embassy expressed gratitude for the swift response of the Argentine Federal Police and Buenos Aires City Police, which allowed for the situation to be resolved safely.