US revokes visa of Brazilian ambassador to Washington

The US has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to Washington, a State Department official said on Tuesday, in the latest diplomatic row between the two countries.

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Trump Administration Revokes Visa of Brazil’s Ambassador in the U.S.

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A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.

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CBS Published 5 August 2026

State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.

A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.

News24 Published 5 August 2026

US revokes visa of Brazilian ambassador to Washington

NYT Published 5 August 2026

Trump Administration Revokes Visa of Brazil’s Ambassador in the U.S.

The State Department has canceled the visa of the Brazilian ambassador in Washington, deepening a diplomatic crisis between the two countries.

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