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


FILE PHOTO: Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a press conference after the announcement of Ricardo Lewandowski as the new Brazil's Minister of Justice at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil January 11, 2024. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo

BRASILIA (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.

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