US Revokes Visas Of Baja California Governor Marina Del Pilar And Spouse

The governor of Baja California, Mexico, Marina del Pilar Avila, announced on Sunday that both she and her husband, Carlos Torres, have had their tourist visas revoked by the United States.

Avila confirmed that the U.S. consulate had informed them of the decision, though further details regarding the reasons behind the withdrawal of the visas have not been disclosed.

”I fully trust that the situation will be satisfactorily clarified for both of us,” Ávila said on X.

The Baja California press office confirmed to CNN that Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila’s U.S. tourist visa had been revoked.

A spokesperson for the U.S. Embassy told The Associated Press that visa records are confidential and that the details of individual cases cannot be disclosed.

Ávila’s husband, Carlos Torres, a politician and active member of the Morena party, also weighed in, stating that the revocation is “a measure that, as is with many people in similar contexts, responds to internal arrangements of the State Department.”

‘Currently, the application of these administrative criteria has become increasingly common and like so many others, I am included in that universe,’ Torres told his followers.

The visa revocation of Marina del Pilar Ávila and her husband, Carlos Torres, comes just weeks after Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed that the Trump administration had revoked his visa, preventing him from attending meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

In response to the visa withdrawal, Torres mentioned that he has reached out to an international immigration lawyer who is currently evaluating the possibility of submitting a motion to reopen or reconsider the decision. Alternatively, he could begin the process of applying for a new visa, ensuring strict adherence to official channels.

‘I make this information public with responsibility and transparency, not only to avoid speculation, but also to limit political opponents’ misuse of this situation,’ Torres wrote, adding: ‘Believe me: these are people without limits or scruples, willing to turn any fact into slander if they think it will give them an advantage.’

‘Throughout my public life, I have acted out of respect for the law and [am] fully aware of the commitment I serve,’ Torres concluded as he vowed that the situation ‘will be handled with seriousness and confidence in legal procedures.’