US Revokes Visas of Colombian Senator and Businessman and Their Family Members
The United States government announced this Monday that it revoked the visas of 27 officials and former officials from several Latin American countries and their family members over allegations of corruption. In the case of Colombia, the decision affects left-wing Senator Martha Peralta Epieyu, involved in the corruption case of the National Unit for Disaster […]
The United States government has revoked visas for 27 officials and former officials from Latin American countries, including Colombian Senator Martha Peralta Epieyu and businessman Euclides Antonio Torres Romero, due to allegations of corruption. Peralta Epieyu is involved in a corruption case related to the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD), while Torres Romero owns a conglomerate operating in energy, road signage, and public lighting sectors.
Both individuals are associated with former Colombian President Gustavo Petro's Petrismo movement. The State Department claims these actions are in line with commitments to defend democracy and combat corruption and drug trafficking in the region.
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