Visa Revocation Sparks Diplomatic Fireworks Between US and Brazil The State Department's decision to revoke the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the United States has escalated diplomatic tensions between Washington and Brasília.
The move is the latest salvo in a growing dispute that threatens to spill over into trade and security issues. At its core, this dispute revolves around the issue of diplomatic approval, or agrément.
The US nominated Daniel Perez, a close ally of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as ambassador to Brazil.