World · 5 August 2026

US cancels Brazilian ambassador's visa after Brazil denied US diplomats

Brazil's ambassador to Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, has had her US visa cancelled. The reciprocal action follows Brazil's denial of visas to two US diplomats last month. Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accused US officials of wanting to "meddle" in Brazil's elections, an allegation the US called "baseless".

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 August 2026 at 11:47

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