The US revoked the Brazilian ambassador's visa in a reciprocal move; Brasilia called the justification false as at least 16 officials' visas are pulled.
Diplomacy: 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,” citing Brasília’s delay in approving its ambassador-designate, Daniel Perez.
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