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- The U.S. revoked visas for six judicial officials, escalating tensions after Jair Bolsonaro's conviction for attempting a coup.
- The U.S. sanctioned Viviane Barci de Moraes and Lex Instituto for perceived Brazilian judicial overreach.
- Officials, including Solicitor General Jorge Messias, criticized sanctions as undermining a long-standing relationship.
- Alexandre de Moraes, who oversaw Bolsonaro's trial, urged judicial independence amid U.S. actions.
