### [2026-08-4](/feed/2026/08/4/index.md)

##### Brazil–United States relations
# The United States revokes the visa of Brazilian ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti to reciprocate Brazil's denial of visas to two U.S. diplomats. The State Department says the action does not expel Viotti from the country. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''New Straits Times](https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/08/1504316/us-revokes-visa-brazilian-ambassador-washington)

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