The U.S. government has revoked visas for at least 50 Mexican politicians and officials as part of President Trump’s intensified campaign against drug cartels and their suspected political allies, according to Mexican officials.
Sources told Reuters the revocations stem from the administration’s broader security strategy following the designation of certain cartels as terrorist organizations, allowing DEA intelligence to influence visa decisions.
Officials from multiple parties, including the ruling Morena party, were affected. Though the U.S. has not named those targeted, Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Avila confirmed her visa was revoked, denying any criminal ties.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Roberta Jacobson noted that visa cancellations of politicians typically occur only amid criminal investigations. The State Department declined to discuss individual cases but said visas “may be revoked at any time” for actions deemed contrary to U.S. national interests.
