Overview
- Reuters reported that the United States revoked visas for roughly 30 to 50 Mexican politicians and officials, framing the actions as part of anti-cartel efforts and without a public list of names.
- Ambassador Esteban Moctezuma said the matter is a media topic and not under discussion with U.S. counterparts, indicating no official notifications have been received.
- Former Guerrero governor Héctor Astudillo confirmed his U.S. visa was revoked effective July 31 after an email notice, and he said he has not been told the reason.
- Morena leaders in the Senate, including Adán Augusto López, Ignacio Mier and Laura Itzel Castillo, said they have not been notified of any cancellations, with Mier displaying his valid visa.
- Earlier this year, Baja California governor Marina del Pilar Ávila acknowledged her visa was canceled, and Mexican officials, including President Claudia Sheinbaum, said Washington has not shared details explaining the reported actions.