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US Declared Brazilian Ambassador as “persona non-grata”

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Brazilian Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti speaking at a press briefing about her USA visa revoked.

US Declared Brazilian Ambassador as “persona non-grata” The United States has revoked the diplomatic visa of Brazilian Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, marking a fresh escalation in tensions between Washington and Brasília. A senior U.S. State Department official confirmed the decision on August 4, 2026, describing it as a “reciprocal action.” The move comes as … Read more

US Plans to Close Consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia

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Image showing the U.S. Department of State building with a world map highlighting proposed diplomatic mission closures in Canada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon, and Grenada under the headline US Plans Closures.

US Plans to Close Consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia The U.S. State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five overseas diplomatic missions, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposal includes the U.S. Embassy in St. George’s, Grenada, the U.S. Consulates in Winnipeg, Canada; Nagoya, Japan; and Medan, Indonesia, and the … Read more