U.S. Revokes Visas for 27 Latin American Officials Over Corruption Allegations
The U.S. government has revoked visas for 27 Latin American officials, former officials, and their families from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, citing accusations of corruption. The action notably includes Bolivia's attorney general.
Tyler Longview, TX, September 28, 2026 —
The United States government has taken action against individuals accused of corruption, revoking visas for 27 officials, former officials, and their family members from four Latin American countries. The affected individuals hail from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
The revocations are based on accusations of involvement in corrupt practices. Among those whose visas have been annulled is Bolivia’s current attorney general. The specific details of the corruption allegations against each individual were not provided by the U.S. government.
This move signifies a continued effort by U.S. authorities to address corruption in the region by targeting individuals believed to be complicit. The policy aims to impede corrupt actors from entering the United States and to send a message regarding accountability. The list of affected individuals includes current and former government officials and their immediate families. The specific nature of the actions taken by these officials, which led to the visa revocations, remains unspecified in the announcement.
The countries involved in this visa revocation action are Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The U.S. government has not released the names of all 27 individuals affected, other than noting the inclusion of Bolivia’s top prosecutor. The duration or scope of any potential future travel restrictions for these individuals was not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press on www.ketk.com, see more information here.
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