US revokes Brazilian ambassador's visa over delay in accepting its envoy
The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador in Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, in response to the Brazilian government's delay in granting diplomatic approval to the US ambassador designated for Brasília and to the denial of visas to several American diplomats, senior State Department officials said on Tuesday.
The United States has removed the visa of Brazil's ambassador in Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, due to delays in granting diplomatic approval to the U.S. ambassador designated for Brasília and denying visas to several American diplomats. This action does not constitute an expulsion, as Viotti remains in the United States, unable to fulfill her official duties.
The State Department emphasizes that revoking a visa is distinct from removing someone from the country. The decision was reportedly made in response to Brazil's refusal to grant visas to American diplomats, including Riley Barnes, and to the delay in approving Daniel "Danny" Perez, the new U.S. ambassador. The U.S. seeks this approval, known as agrément, as it is typically a formality.
Brazil reportedly signaled it would not act on Perez's appointment until after the October 4 election, and normalization is not expected before then. This move is seen as a reciprocal action, as the U.S. has also denied visas to American diplomats due to Brazil's limitations on routine business. The revocation is part of a broader deterioration in bilateral relations, with accusations from both sides about the impact on judicial proceedings and American interference in internal affairs.
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