US revokes Brazil ambassador’s visa in escalation of diplomatic feud
Summary
The US government under President Trump canceled the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to the US, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, as a response to Brazil rejecting Trump’s nominee for US ambassador in Brasília and denying visas to two US diplomats. The US says the visa may be restored if Brazil approves the US ambassador appointment, while Brazil sees this as an attempt to interfere in its upcoming election.Key Facts
- The US canceled the visa of Brazil’s ambassador, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, amid a diplomatic dispute.
- Brazil refused to approve Daniel Perez, Trump’s chosen US ambassador to Brazil.
- Brazil also denied visas to two US diplomats planning to visit before Brazil’s October election.
- The US warns it may take further diplomatic actions if Brazil continues blocking the ambassador approval.
- Brazil says these US actions are politically motivated and intended to influence their election.
- Brazil argues it did not allow a decision about the US ambassador until after the first election round on October 4.
- The US claims the president has the right to pick ambassadors without foreign interference.
- The dispute relates to broader political tensions between President Trump and Brazil’s President Lula.
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