The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, in what the State Department described as a "reciprocal action" after Brazil denied visas to two US officials last month.⁣ ⁣ The move marks a further escalation in tensions between Washington and Brasília ahead of Brazil's upcoming elections. A State Department spokesperson said the decision does not amount to expelling the ambassador but warned that "additional diplomatic options remain on the table."⁣ ⁣ Brazil blocked the US officials' visit after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accused them of attempting to interfere in the country's electoral process. Washington rejected the allegation as "baseless."⁣ ⁣ Relations between the two countries have deteriorated in recent months amid disputes over US tariffs, the designation of Brazilian gangs as terrorist organizations, and disagreements over election-related issues.⁣ ⁣ #US #Brazil #Diplomacy #Lula #Washington #Elections⁣