The United States revokes the visa of Brazil’s ambassador in Washington, according to a senior U.S. State Department official cited by multiple outlets. The action follows what the U.S. describes as Brazil withholding formal diplomatic approval for President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez, and denying visas to two American diplomats. Bloomberg, DW, and others report that the visa was removed as part of a broader diplomatic dispute between the two governments. The outlets identify the Brazilian ambassador as Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti. CBS News reports that the U.S. says the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants the diplomatic approval for Perez. The Jamaica Observer, citing an AFP report, adds that the decision does not mean Brazil’s ambassador is being expelled from the United States. Several reports characterize the move as escalation in tensions between the Trump administration and Brazil’s government. The dispute centers on diplomatic appointments and visa permissions for diplomats involved on both sides.
U.S. revokes Brazil ambassador’s visa amid dispute over U.S. envoy nomination
The United States revokes the visa of Brazil’s ambassador in Washington, according to a senior U.S. State Department official cited by multiple outlets. The action follows what the U.S. describes as B...
- The U.S. State Department revokes the visa of Brazil’s ambassador in Washington, identified as Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti.
- The U.S. says the revocation follows Brazil delaying formal diplomatic approval for President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
- The U.S. says Brazil also denies visas to two American diplomats.
- U.S. officials state the ambassador is not being expelled from the United States.
- CBS News reports the U.S. says the visa would be reinstated if Brazil grants the approval for Perez.
The U.S. State Department revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to Washington Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, outlets reported on Tuesday. The post Report: State Department Revokes Brazil Ambassador’s Visa appeared first on Breitbart.
1 month agoIn a sharp diplomatic counterpunch, the United States has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador in Washington after Brazil withheld formal approval for a new US ambassador and denied visas to two American diplomats, a senior US State Department official said yesterday. The action deepens a widening dispute between President Trump and Brazilian President Luiz […]
1 month agoThe United States has revoked the visa of the Brazilian ambassador in Washington after Brazil withheld formal approval for President Donald Trump's nominee as U.S. ambassador
1 month agoThe Trump administration has revoked Brazil's ambassador's US visa over a diplomatic dispute, but Brazil rejected Washington's reasons for the move.
1 month agoDiplomacy: Brasília Key Facts —Action. On 4 August 2026 the US State Department revoked the entry visa of Brazil’s ambassador in Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti. —Scale. Brazilian and US outlets report that at least 16 Brazilian officials have had US visas revoked over roughly the past year. —Stated reason. Washington called the step “reciprocal,” […] The post US Revokes Brazilian Ambassador’s Visa as Rift Deepens appeared first on The Rio Times.
1 month agoWashington: The United States has revoked the visa of Brazilian ambassador to the United States Maria Luiza Viotti amid a diplomatic dispute, US media reported Tuesday (local time). Also Watch: A senior State Department official was quoted by US media as saying the revocation was in response to Brazil denying visas to two US diplomats last month and withholding approval of the Trump administration's nominee for US ambassador to Brazil.In early June, US President Donald Trump nominated Daniel Perez to be the next US ambassador to Brazil. The US Senate has yet to confirm his nomination, and he will not be able to take up the post until Brazil approves the appointment, Xinhua news agency reported.Pakistan Tightens Grip On Foreign Media, Makes NOC Mandatory For Journalists Travelling Beyond Islamabad, Lahore & Karachi The State Department official added that the Brazilian ambassador's visa would be restored if the situation was resolved.Brazil's Foreign Ministry confirmed the US move to Brazilian media outlet Globonews. Viotti was in Brazil when she was notified of the visa revocation, according to the report.In recent weeks, Washington has announced new visa restrictions on Brazilian officials and criticized decisions by Brazil's Supreme Federal Court related to high-profile judicial investigations.Armed Suspect Arrested Near Donald Trump's California Golf Course After Allegedly Surveying Security Ahead Of High-Profile Fundraiser | Video Tensions have also extended to trade, with the announcement of new US tariffs on Brazilian products. Meanwhile, Brazil has said that it will defend its interests through diplomatic dialogue and, if necessary, through World Trade Organization mechanisms.Earlier in July, Brazil had rejected visa applications from two US Department of State officials over concerns that their visit could support groups questioning Brazil's electoral system.The officials were Riley M. Barnes, assistant secretary from the State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, and Samuel Samson, deputy assistant secretary from the same bureau.'NOT TRUE': Pete Hegseth Denies CNN Report Alleging Critical Depletion Of US THAAD & Patriot Missile Interceptors The two submitted their visa applications to the Brazilian government on July 20, planning to meet with presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, as well as officials from Brazil's Superior Electoral Court and right-wing figures, according to reports.A spokesperson for Brazil's foreign office said Barnes and Samson requested visas on July 20 and they were denied.The Trump administration also imposed tariff increases of up to 37.5 per cent on thousands of Brazilian exports. Washington said the measures were aimed at addressing what it described as unfair trade practices and Brazil's failure to curb forced labour. The Lula administration rejected both allegations, calling the tariffs an attempt to influence Brazil's political landscape.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
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