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 countries including Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, citing corruption allegations. Bolivia's attorney general is among those affected by the decision.
Panama City, FL, September 28, 2026 —
The United States government has revoked visas for 27 officials, former officials, and their family members from several Latin American countries. The decision, which cites allegations of corruption, impacts individuals from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Among those affected by the visa revocations is the current attorney general of Bolivia. The U.S. government did not provide specific details regarding the corruption allegations beyond stating that this was the basis for the action.
The specific dates on which these visas were revoked were not immediately available. Information regarding the precise nature of the alleged corrupt activities or the exact number of family members included in the 27 individuals was also not provided. The U.S. government has indicated its continued commitment to combating corruption throughout the region.
The scope of the action covers a range of former and current public officials. The statement from the U.S. government did not name other specific individuals who were affected by the visa revocations. The implications of these revocations for the individuals involved and their respective countries were not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press on www.mypanhandle.com, see more information here.
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