The U.S. has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador, a State Department official said Tuesday, escalating diplomatic tensions just months before Brazil’s elections.
The move would be reversed, the official said on customary condition of anonymity, if Brazil granted its approval of President Donald Trump's nominee to be ambassador in Brasilia.
Trump nominated Daniel Perez, a prominent Florida Republican, as the new ambassador to Brazil in early June.
While the nomination still requires confirmation by the U.S. Senate, he would not be able to take up the post until Brazil gives approval.
"We think the government of Brazil owes us a prompt and positive answer to our request," the official said.
