Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to US in escalation of spat with Lula
Summary
The Trump administration canceled the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S. after Brazil denied visas to two American diplomats and delayed approval of President Trump's nominee for ambassador to Brazil. This action is a retaliation aimed at encouraging Brazil to accept the U.S. ambassador pick and resume normal diplomatic relations.Key Facts
- The Trump administration revoked Brazil's ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti's visa as a reciprocal response.
- Brazil previously denied visas to two U.S. diplomats planning to visit before Brazil’s elections.
- The visa revocation was delayed to give Brazil time to reverse its decisions but was enacted after no change occurred.
- Brazil has stalled the approval of Danny Perez, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil.
- The Brazilian ambassador is not being expelled and could resume duties if Brazil accepts Perez.
- The U.S. accuses Brazil of unfair trade practices and failing to stop forced labor, leading to higher tariffs on Brazilian exports.
- The Trump administration labeled Brazil’s two largest drug gangs as foreign terrorist groups, a move opposed by Brazil’s President Lula.
- Brazil’s upcoming election includes President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who has ties to the Trump administration.
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