US Revokes Brazilian Ambassador's Visa Amid Diplomatic Standoff
The US State Department has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador in Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti. Senior officials said the move responds to Brasília's delay in approving the US envoy nominated for Brazil and its refusal of visas to several American diplomats. The decision was confirmed Tuesday.
Senior US State Department officials confirmed Tuesday that the diplomatic visa of Brazil's ambassador in Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, has been revoked. The move marks the latest escalation between the two governments.
Officials said the decision follows Brasília's delay in granting approval to the US ambassador nominated for Brazil, as well as Brazil's refusal to issue visas to several American diplomats. Brazil's government had earlier said two US officials were separately denied visas over concerns about election interference.
The dispute adds fresh strain to the relationship as Brazil approaches a contested October presidential election and the two countries continue to navigate friction stemming from earlier US tariff measures. Neither side has indicated whether the standoff will widen further or when normal diplomatic ties might resume.
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