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flag U.S. revoked visas of 50 Mexican officials over alleged cartel ties, part of expanded anti-crime policy.

flag The Trump administration has revoked visas for at least 50 Mexican officials, including members of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Morena party, citing suspected ties to drug cartels. flag The move, part of a broader anti-cartel strategy, marks a significant escalation in U.S. efforts to target political figures linked to organized crime, though specific names and evidence remain undisclosed. flag At least four officials, including Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila, have acknowledged losing their visas, with none publicly admitting wrongdoing. flag The U.S. stated visa revocations can occur for actions contrary to national interest, emphasizing visas are a privilege. flag The policy extends to officials in Colombia, Brazil, and Costa Rica, with cartels now designated as terrorist organizations to influence visa decisions. flag While the State Department did not confirm the report, it affirmed ongoing cooperation with Mexico on security despite diplomatic tensions.

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