US revokes Brazil ambassador’s visa amid diplomatic spat

Washington has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to the United States, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, marking a sharp escalation in a diplomatic dispute between the two nations. The State Department said the cancellation was a direct response to Brazil’s refusal to approve the Trump administration’s nominee for U.S. ambassador in Brasília, as well as Brazil’s recent decision to deny visas to two American diplomats who sought entry ahead of the country’s October election.

The move follows a series of retaliatory actions, including Brazil’s denial of the U.S. diplomats’ visas and its broader criticism of Washington’s policies. Both governments have exchanged statements emphasizing the importance of diplomatic protocols while underscoring the growing tension. The revocation of Viotti’s visa adds a new dimension to the standoff, with officials on both sides indicating that further diplomatic channels will be pursued to resolve the disagreement.