US revokes visa of Brazilian ambassador in diplomatic rift

The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the United States amid a diplomatic dispute, U.S. media reported Tuesday, reported Xinhua.

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

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

The State Department official added that the Brazilian ambassador's visa will be restored if the situation is resolved.