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Mexico-US tensions rise after U.S. revokes visa of López Beltrán

The United States government has revoked the visa of Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, son of former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. López Beltrán has characterized the decision as a “political, propagandistic, and Hitlerian” act, alleging it was ordered by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Undersecretary Christopher Landau without any evidence of criminal or immoral conduct.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and the Morena party have condemned the move, labeling it as “political interference” and an attempt to intimidate those defending Mexican sovereignty. Morena governors and senators have also expressed support for López Beltrán, asserting that the revocation does not constitute proof of illegal activity.

In response, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico clarified that visas are a privilege rather than a right, stating that the government will cancel any visa if there are reasons to do so, regardless of the holder's identity or political views. Christopher Landau urged that such “political drama” should not obstruct bilateral cooperation on critical issues such as security, migration, and trade.

Reports suggest that the revocation may extend to other family members, with claims circulating that the visas of José Ramón and Gonzalo López Beltrán have also been canceled.

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APHIS · Andrés Manuel López Beltrán · Christopher Landau · Claudia Sheinbaum · Coparmex CDMX · Donald Trump · Felipe Eduardo González Miranda · Marco Rubio · Mexico · Mexico City · Morena · Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor

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Defiende CSP a Andy [www.heraldo.mx]