Brazil's Lula says US revoked his justice minister's visa

Ministerial meeting at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wears a cap that reads "Brazil belongs to Brazilians" during a ministerial meeting at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, August 26, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado
Source: REUTERS

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday that Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski had his United States visa revoked, voicing solidarity in face of what he called an "irresponsible decision".

"These attitudes are unacceptable - not only against Minister Lewandowski, but also against Supreme Court justices or any Brazilian official," Lula said during a cabinet meeting, referring to other previously announced U.S. visa restrictions.

The U.S. State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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