The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the US, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, as part of an ongoing diplomatic conflict with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The US State Department stated that the visa cancellation is a response to Brazil's refusal to approve former President Donald Trump's nominee for ambassador in Brasília. Additionally, Brazil recently denied visas to two US diplomats who sought to visit the country ahead of an upcoming election.
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US Revokes Visa of Brazil's Ambassador Amid Diplomatic Dispute
The US has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, in response to Brazil's refusal to approve a US ambassador nominee. This action escalates an existing diplomatic feud, which includes Brazil's recent denial of visas to US diplomats.
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