Washington revokes visas of 27 Latin American officials over accusations of corruption
Targeted officials include Bolivian Attorney General Roger Mariaca and more than 20 other Bolivian prosecutors and judges.
The Trump administration has revoked the visas of 27 Latin American officials, their families, and former officials, according to reports. The individuals targeted are from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, all nations with right-leaning leaders who are friendly with US President Donald Trump. Among the group is Bolivia's Attorney General, Roger Mariaca, who faces accusations of soliciting and accepting bribes to facilitate drug trafficking and aiding violent criminals in evading justice.
The State Department announced the revocations on Monday, citing the need to defend democratic governance across the hemisphere against corruption and narco-trafficking. The administration claims these actions are part of a broader effort to crack down on corruption, particularly related to narcotics trade and illegal migration, as part of its "Shield of the Americas" initiative.
The State Department has previously denied travel to the United States as a means to pressure governments, including South Africa and Palestine.
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