US and Brazil Revoke Visas of Each Other’s Ambassadors in Diplomatic Dispute
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US and Brazil Revoke Visas of Each Other’s Ambassadors in Diplomatic Dispute

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The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, in a reciprocal action following Brazil's refusal to approve President Donald Trump’s nominee as ambassador to Brasilia. The State Department stated the decision was made Wednesday and is “reciprocal,” according to a senior official who briefed reporters. The Washington Examiner reported that Ambassador Viotti’s visa suspension prevents her from representing Brazil in the US.

The move comes after Brazil has not approved the nomination of President Trump's ambassadorial pick for Brasilia, prompting the US response. The State Department official characterized the decision as a direct response to Brazil’s prior action, indicating a tit-for-tat exchange between the two countries.

While the immediate impact is the suspension of diplomatic representation at the ambassadorial level,

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