Key Facts

• The US Department of State revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti.
• The visa cancellation is related to Brazil’s delay in approving Daniel Perez, Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to Brazil.
• Daniel Perez is a Republican from Florida nominated in June but still requires Brazilian approval and US Senate confirmation.
• Brazil’s government condemned the US action, calling it a hostile move based on political disagreements.
• Brazil recently refused visas to two US officials who wanted to meet election authorities, citing possible political misuse.
• The dispute is occurring months before Brazil’s presidential election in October, featuring President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and challenger Flavio Bolsonaro.
• Both sides have accused each other of interfering in their internal political matters.
• The situation follows recent contentious claims about election security made by Bolsonaro supporters and connections to US claims of election fraud.