Daniel Perez

Daniel Perez is the nominee of US President Donald Trump to serve as the US ambassador to Brazil. His appointment has become a central point in an escalating diplomatic dispute between the United States and Brazil. The US has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, as a retaliatory measure. This action is in response to Brazil's refusal to approve Perez's nomination and its prior decision to deny visas to US diplomats. The US State Department indicated that the visa revocation for Brazil's ambassador would be reversed if Brazil grants approval for Perez. This situation highlights a significant diplomatic feud occurring just months before elections in Brazil, underscoring the importance of diplomatic reciprocity and the approval process for ambassadorial nominees in international relations.