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Trump Administration Revokes Visa of Brazil’s Ambassador in the U.S.
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Trump administration revoked the visa of Brazil’s top diplomat in the U.S., Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
- The visa cancellation was in retaliation for Brazil stalling the approval of President Trump’s nominee, Daniel Perez, as U.S. ambassador to Brazil and denying entry to several American diplomats.
- Ms. Viotti will not be expelled from the U.S., and her visa will be reinstated if Brazil accepts Daniel Perez as the new U.S. ambassador.
- The U.S. State Department described the move as reciprocal, citing Brazil’s continued delays despite multiple opportunities to approve the nominee.
- Brazil’s government condemned the U.S. decision, rejecting accusations of bad faith in its handling of the diplomatic appointments.
