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US Senate confirms Daniel Perez as ambassador to Brazil amid diplomatic row
The United States Senate approved the nomination of Republican Florida state representative Daniel Perez as U.S. ambassador to Brazil on 7 August 2026, voting 51‑47 as part of a package of 74 diplomatic and federal appointments. Perez’s appointment still requires the agrément of the Brazilian government, which has indicated it will not grant the consent before Brazil’s October presidential election.
In retaliation for Brazil’s delay, the Trump administration revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to the United States, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti. Brazil’s government says the revocation violates the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticised U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling him a “latino‑americano frustrado” who “hates Brazil,” and warned that the dispute could affect trade and security cooperation between the two countries.
The diplomatic standoff has placed the ambassadorial nomination at the centre of a broader U.S.–Brazil tension, with both sides accusing the other of breaching diplomatic protocol.
Entities
Brazil · Brazilian Government (Itamaraty) · Daniel Perez · Donald Trump · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Marco Rubio · Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti · Maria Luiza Viotti · United States · United States Senate · Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Brazil refused to approve the U.S. nominee for ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez, until after its October election. civildeadline.com · santaportal.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [● 14 SOURCES] The United States revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the United States, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti. civildeadline.com · www.mondialnews.com · santaportal.com.br · radiosampaio.com.br · noticiabrasil.net.br · +7 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said the U.S. denied visas to two individuals and accused the U.S. of election interference. civildeadline.com · noticias.uol.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] The visa revocation could be reversed if Brazil accepts the U.S. ambassadorial nominee. civildeadline.com · www.mondialnews.com · noticias.uol.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The visa revocation was a retaliatory measure in response to Brazil's actions against US diplomats. www.mondialnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The diplomatic row occurs amid heightened U.S. competition with China for influence in Latin America. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.la-croix.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Argentina was invited to return its ambassador to Brazil after Brazil's diplomatic downgrade. www.em.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brazil has downgraded relations with Argentina, recalling its ambassador from Buenos Aires. www.em.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] The diplomatic dispute could affect trade and security cooperation between the United States and Brazil. www.mondialnews.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.la-croix.com · www.gazetaweb.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] Brazil says the visa revocation violates the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. santaportal.com.br · www.gazetaweb.com · civildeadline.com · www.mondialnews.com · noticiabrasil.net.br · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The United States said the visa revocation was due to Brazil’s failure to grant agrément. civildeadline.com · www.mondialnews.com · santaportal.com.br · radiosampaio.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · +5 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] The US embassy in Brazil has been led by a chargé d’affaires since the ambassadorial post became vacant in January 2025. thmais.com.br · noticiabrasil.net.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · news.folhadoprogresso.com.br · www.moneyreport.com.br · +7 more