Brazilian President Lula said on Aug. 5 the U.S. government's Aug. 4 decision to
revoke the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S. was "irresponsible" and
poorly considered. Washington revoked the visa in retaliation after Brazil on
July 25 refused visas for two senior U.S. State Department officials and has
delayed accepting President Trump's nominee for ambassador to Brazil. Brazil
suspects the U.S. officials' planned visit was intended to interfere in Brazil's
Oct. presidential election; Lula said Brazil will not accept electoral election
interference.