US cancels Brazil ambassador's visa in escalating pre-election dispute
The US State Department revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, in a reciprocal move following Brazil’s refusal to approve US nominee Daniel Perez as ambassador to Brasilia. The dispute, rooted in disagreements over election integrity and trade, has intensified ahead of Brazil’s October presidential election, with both nations accusing the other of interference.