Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to U.S. in spat with Lula
The Trump administration has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the United States in retaliation for Brazil's denial of visas last month for two American diplomats who sought to visit the country ahead of upcoming elections, as well as Brazil's stalling on approving President Donald Trump's nominee to be ambassador in Brasilia.
TL;DR
- The Trump administration revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the United States.
- This is in retaliation for Brazil's denial of visas to two American diplomats.
- The diplomats sought to visit Brazil ahead of upcoming elections.
- Brazil also stalled in approving President Trump's nominee for ambassador in Brasilia.