US revokes Brazilian ambassador’s visa amid diplomatic dispute

The US has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to Washington. According to a US state department official, the decision was made due to Brazil's delay in approving a new US ambassador. The official stated that the Brazilian government owes the US a prompt and positive answer to their request.

The visa revocation does not mean that Brazil's envoy is being expelled from the United States. A US state department spokesperson said that the revocation is not the same as kicking the person out of the country. This move is part of a diplomatic row between the two countries.

The dispute comes after Brazil denied visas for two US officials who sought to meet with election authorities last month. The US officials wanted to discuss election integrity, religious freedom, and freedom of expression with government officials, religious leaders, and others. Brazil cited the risk of political exploitation for denying the visas.

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