The US State Department plans to close consulates in Canada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon, and Grenada as part of efforts to reduce its global diplomatic presence, sources reveal.
The proposed closures include an embassy in Grenada
Aug 04, 2026
11:01 am
What's the storyThe United States State Department has reportedly notified Congress of its plans to shut five consulates across the world.
The proposed closures include an embassy in St. George's, Grenada, and consulates in Nagoya (Japan), Medan (Indonesia), Winnipeg (Canada), and an embassy branch office in Douala (Cameroon).
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