Spanish left-wing leader accuses Trump of denying her travel visa to Puerto Rico
Ada Colau said U.S. officials rejected her application after questioning her participation in an aid flotilla to Gaza last year.
Former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau, a leader of Spain's left-wing Broad Front coalition, accused U.S. President Donald Trump of refusing her travel visa to attend a progressive city leaders summit in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Colau accused Trump of denying her visa due to her pro-Palestinian activism, specifically referencing her participation in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aimed to reach Gaza.
The U.S. State Department has not yet commented on the matter. Colau also criticized right-wing populist leaders from the U.S., Argentina, and Israel, as well as Spain's far-right Vox party, vowing to "end this reactionary wave" and "kick out the Trumps, Mileis, Netanyahus, and Abascals." This comes just before Spain's upcoming election, with Colau hoping that campaigning against Trump will garner support for her coalition.
The Broad Front coalition has struggled to unite with Podemos, their other major far-left force, and will need to perform well in the election to remain in power alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
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