The U.S. State Department has reportedly rejected dialogue with Brazil’s ambassador to Washington, Maria Luiza Viotti, following the decision to revoke visas for Brazilian officials, including Moraes and his allies. According to CNN’s international analyst Lourival Sant’Anna, Viotti’s attempt to engage with the State Department was met with a response indicating it was “too late.” This reflects dissatisfaction with Brazil’s lack of prior diplomatic outreach since January.
Contradictory to this account, the Brazilian Foreign Ministry (Itamaraty) claims to have made several communication attempts, including a letter sent on May 16 that went unanswered.
In a related development, sources have stated that the White House is expediting the process for granting residency to licensed federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL-SP) in the United States. Currently residing in Texas and frequently visiting Miami, Bolsonaro is backed by Florida International University and the Adam Smith Center, funded by Ron DeSantis.
Additionally, Cristina Rosales, a former adviser to Trump and Biden, noted plans for escalating measures against Brazil, which could include freezing the assets of Brazilian officials in the U.S. and implementing secondary sanctions on financial institutions associated with them.
This situation highlights a critical moment in Brazil-U.S. relations, further strained by a recent decision to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian products set to take effect on August 1.
The evolving dynamics suggest the need for renewed diplomatic engagement to address the growing tensions and foster constructive dialogue between the two nations.