The administration of Donald Trump has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the United States, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, according to sources in the US State Department reported on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026. This action came in response to Brazil denying visas to two American diplomats who sought to visit Brazil ahead of upcoming elections and delaying formal diplomatic approval of the US ambassador to Brasilia.

The US has accused the Brazilian government of stalling the appointment of Daniel Perez, a Florida state representative and close ally of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as the US ambassador to Brazil. State Department officials indicated that the visa revocation could be quickly reversed if Brazil takes appropriate action and accepts the US ambassadorial nominee.

Despite the visa cancellation, Viotti is not being expelled from the US. A State Department official explained, "It means that they are here but without a visa, and would have their visa restored if the balance is restored by giving agreement to our chosen ambassadorial nominee."

The US emphasized its respect for the Brazilian people and the importance of free and fair elections in Brazil, expressing a desire to return to a "normal, productive, transparent relationship" with Brazilian colleagues.

Last month, Brazil announced it was denying visas to officials from the US State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. Brazil has rejected the US decision to revoke the ambassador's visa.

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