State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
Summary
The U.S. State Department canceled the visa of Brazil's ambassador after Brazil delayed approval of President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil. The visa will be restored if Brazil agrees to the U.S. ambassador pick. This is part of growing tension between the two countries, including visa refusals, trade tariffs, and diplomatic disputes.Key Facts
- The U.S. revoked Brazil's ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti's visa.
- The visa will be reinstated if Brazil approves Daniel Perez as U.S. ambassador to Brazil.
- Brazil has delayed approving Perez, who is a Republican linked to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Brazil previously denied visas to two U.S. officials accusing them of interfering with Brazil's elections; the U.S. denied those claims.
- Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeks reelection against Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro.
- The U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on some imports from Brazil, citing unfair trade practices.
- Brazil condemned the tariffs, saying the U.S. has a trade surplus with Brazil and accused the U.S. of political motives.
- The U.S. labeled two Brazilian drug gangs as terrorist groups, which Brazil's President Lula strongly criticized.
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