Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil’s ambassador to US in spat with Lula
Summary
The Trump administration canceled the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to the U.S. in response to Brazil denying visas to two American diplomats and delaying approval of President Trump’s ambassador nominee to Brazil. The U.S. says Brazil’s actions were unfair, but the visa can be reinstated if Brazil agrees to accept Trump’s ambassador choice.Key Facts
- The Trump administration revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti.
- Brazil had denied visas to two American diplomats who planned to visit before Brazil’s elections.
- Brazil also delayed approving Danny Perez, Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil.
- The U.S. decision was meant to be a reciprocal action, responding to Brazil’s earlier moves.
- Brazil’s ambassador is not being forced to leave the U.S. and may continue her duties if Brazil approves Perez.
- Brazil’s election will be held on October 4, with President Lula da Silva running for reelection against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
- The Trump administration has other tensions with Brazil, including labeling major Brazilian drug gangs as terrorist groups.
- Recently, the U.S. raised tariffs on many Brazilian exports, citing concerns about unfair competition and forced labor, claims Brazil denies.
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