US Revokes Visas for Officials in Latin America Over Corruption
On September 29, 2026, the United States Department of State announced the revocation of visas for 17 individuals from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, citing allegations of corruption and narcotics-related activities. The action affects 12 Bolivians, two Colombians, two Ecuadorians, and one Peruvian.
Among those targeted were senior prosecutors in Bolivia, a judge involved in corruption investigations, and a police colonel. Notably, Bolivia's current Attorney General, Roger Mariaca, elected in 2024, was placed on a blacklist for significant corruption, accused of soliciting and accepting bribes to facilitate narcotrafficking and aiding violent criminals in evading justice.
This designation renders Mariaca and his immediate family members generally ineligible to enter the United States. The visa restrictions are part of the Trump administration's broader initiative to combat organized crime and drug trafficking in Latin America, linked to the Shield of the Americas initiative aimed at enhancing regional cooperation against drug cartels.
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