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The US has revoked Brazilian Ambassador Maria Luiza Viotti's visa amid escalating diplomatic tensions with Brazil. Washington said the move was in response to Brazil denying visas to two US diplomats and delaying approval of Trump's ambassador nominee. The dispute has widened over judicial issues, trade tariffs, and disagreements over Brazil's electoral system, further straining bilateral ties.

Washington: The United States has revoked the visa of Brazilian ambassador to the United States Maria Luiza Viotti amid a diplomatic dispute, US media reported Tuesday (local time).

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A senior State Department official was quoted by US media as saying the revocation was in response to Brazil denying visas to two US diplomats last month and withholding approval of the Trump administration's nominee for US ambassador to Brazil.

In early June, US President Donald Trump nominated Daniel Perez to be the next US ambassador to Brazil. The US Senate has yet to confirm his nomination, and he will not be able to take up the post until Brazil approves the appointment, Xinhua news agency reported.