US EditionPropublica: US Looks to Revoke Visas of Mexican Politicians with Alleged Cartel Ties
- In 2025, the Trump administration started canceling U.S. visas for Mexican officials suspected of involvement in drug trafficking, including the governor of Baja California, Marina Ávila, and her spouse Carlos Torres Torres.
- This action follows investigations by U.S. law enforcement identifying several dozen political figures tied to organized crime and fuels smuggling operations like those involving Torres Torres.
- The visa cancellations are based on provisions within U.S. immigration law that allow restrictions against individuals suspected of involvement with drug trafficking, specifically targeting members of the Morena party affiliated with former President López Obrador.
- Marina del Pilar Ávila stated at a news conference, "they don't exist," denying wrongdoing while U.S. officials call details private and expect more visa actions ahead.
- The crackdown signals escalating U.S.-Mexico tensions that may strain diplomatic ties and challenges the Morena government’s claims of a cooperative bilateral relationship.
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Propublica: US looks to revoke visas of Mexican politicians with alleged cartel ties
The Trump administration has begun revoking U.S. visas for Mexican politicians it believes are linked to the drug trade, including high-profile members of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s ruling Morena party, according to a new ProPublica investigation. The list of targets includes Mexican state governors and allies of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, signaling a sharp escalation in bilateral tensions. Last weekend, Baja California Gov…
U.S. sources detailed a strategy focused on identifying Mexican government figures with alleged criminal connections
Sereno, confident and calm, the expriist politician and today of Morena, Ricardo Monreal, admitted that “the slander Tizna,” but he said that “I’m calm,” “my Visa to the United States is safe,” “the one that nothing should fear.” After social networks revived an alleged record of U.S. justice that included him in a list of Mexican politicians linked to organized crime, so they could withdraw his visa to join the American Union, he said: “The U.S…
The Donald Trump Administration has begun to impose travel restrictions and other sanctions on prominent Mexican politicians who, in its view, are linked to corruption stemming from drug trafficking. The measure, confirmed by US government sources, may represent a significant escalation of U.S. pressure on Mexico. So far, two Mexican political figures have publicly acknowledged that they have been banned from travelling to the United States. How…
A team within the White House compiled a list of names of public figures in Mexico with links to drug trafficking.
Trump Administration Moves to Block the U.S. Travel of Mexican Politicians Who It Says Are Linked to the Drug Trade
The list of Mexicans who could be targeted for U.S. visa restrictions includes leaders of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s party, state governors and former Cabinet ministers.
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