US Embassy in Argentina evacuated amid 'bomb threat'

Police have swarmed the scene. 21:03, Wed, Jul 29, 2026 Updated: 21:48, Wed, Jul 29, 2026 US Embassy (Image: Getty)The US Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been evacuated due to a reported bomb threat. A huge police presence has been set up around the perimeter of the diplomatic area in the Palermo neighbourhood of the Argentine capital.A message from the US Embassy in Argentina later said the threat "was ruled out following a thorough investigation," and added "all staff are safe". Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicySources from the City Police told local media that staff at the embassy received a phone call in which an anonymous person said: "There is a bomb outside the embassy. For this reason, the Argentine Federal Police are working at the scene."Argentina's Federal Police then confirmed that "the threat was made by phone call," and "there was a preventive evacuation" while the Explosives Unit of the PFA F...