US EditionUS imposes visa restrictions on Chilean officials for 'undermining regional security'
The U.S. State Department revoked visas for three Chilean officials linked to telecom projects with Chinese firms, citing threats to hemispheric security, officials said.
- On Friday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the United States refused visas to three outgoing Chilean officials and revoked any U.S. visas they held.
- Allegations tied the move to a proposed seabed fiber‑optic cable, as U.S. officials linked restrictions to concerns over the Chile‑China Express involving China Mobile in early evaluation stage.
- Transport Minister Juan Carlos Munoz confirmed Friday he was one of the three and said `I deeply regret this`, while Chile's foreign ministry `categorically denies` wrongdoing and summoned U.S. Ambassador Brandon Judd.
- According to the State Department, the measures reaffirm efforts to promote accountability for Chilean nationals alleged to destabilize the hemisphere, framing the action as accountability for hemispheric security.
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Santiago. Yesterday, the U.S. government sanctioned the Minister of Transport and two other officials of the administration of Chilean President Gabriel Boric, for “undermining hemispheric regional security.” La Moneda rejected the measure and the remarks.
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The United States has withdrawn the visa to three Chilean government officials accused of «judging regional security». The decision was announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio , who questioned in passing, the legacy of Gabriel Boric. In a press release and then in his X account, Rubio said that the United States. «is committed to counteracting attempts to undermine regional security and subvert sovereignty.» So far the Chilean authorities ha…
Transport Minister Juan Carlos Muñoz confirmed that he was one of the government officials affected by the withdrawal of...
Inconsistent measure occurs while there will be a transition in Chile from a left president to a right and Ideologically linked to the White House
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