US revokes Brazilian ambassador's visa in diplomatic standoff

The State Department official who confirmed the decision noted that the ambassador’s travel documents will be reinstated only if the impasse over the diplomatic appointments is resolved. The move underscores the growing friction between the two nations as the administration seeks to install its chosen representative in Brazil while facing pushback from local authorities. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, indicated that Washington views the blocking of its diplomats and the delay in approving its nominee as a direct violation of standard diplomatic protocol.