The U.S. State Department said it is revoking or restricting visas for 27 Latin American nationals and some immediate family members, affecting people from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru who may seek to enter the United States. The policy was announced on September 29 under section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act and targets people the U.S. says undermined democratically elected governments through corruption or drug trafficking; the department also publicly designated Bolivia Attorney General Roger Mariaca, who rejected the move as interference.
Why it matters: This changes who can legally enter the United States and shows the Trump administration using visa powers as a pressure tool against foreign officials and associates. Supporters may see it as anti-corruption enforcement, while critics may argue the U.S. is politicizing visa policy and interfering in other countries' internal affairs.
Christian K. Caruzo
2026.09.29
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This article appears to be the first report here on the specific September 29 State Department visa-restrictions action against 27 Latin American nationals tied to allegations of corruption and democratic interference.
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