The Trump administration has revoked the visas of 27 Latin American officials, former officials and their families, according to The Washington Times.
Among those affected is Bolivia's attorney general, described as the country's top prosecutor.
The visa revocations were tied to accusations of corruption, according to reports.
How each side covered it
Left
- Reported that the US revoked visas from Latin American officials, including Bolivia's top prosecutor.
“US revokes visas from Latin American officials, including Bolivia's top prosecutor” — Associated Press
Center
- Noted the revocations applied to officials and their families over corruption accusations.
“US revokes visas from Latin American officials and families over accusations of corruption” — South China Morning Post
Right
- The Washington Times specified 27 Latin American officials, former officials and family members were affected.
- Identified the Trump administration as responsible for the visa revocations.
- Named Bolivia's attorney general as the country's top prosecutor among those affected.
“The Trump administration is revoking the visas of 27 Latin American officials, former officials and their families, including Bolivia's attorney general, over accusations of corruption.” — The Washington Times
Questions readers ask
What happened with the Latin American officials' visas?
The U.S. revoked visas for 27 Latin American officials, former officials and their family members, including Bolivia's attorney general, over accusations of corruption, according to The Washington Times.
Who is included in the visa revocations?
The group includes current and former officials from Latin American countries and their family members, with Bolivia's top prosecutor specifically named across multiple reports.
Why were the visas revoked?
According to The Washington Times, the visas were revoked over accusations of corruption against the officials involved.
Which U.S. administration made this decision?
The Trump administration revoked the visas, according to The Washington Times.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningUS revokes visas from Latin American officials, including Bolivia’s top prosecutor
- South China Morning PostCenterUS revokes visas from Latin American officials and families over accusations of corruption
- BreitbartRight-leaningUS revokes visas from Latin American officials, including Bolivia’s top prosecutor
- The Epoch TimesRight-leaningUS Revokes Visas of Latin American Officials for Alleged Transnational Narco-Terrorism or Corruption
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningU.S. revokes visas from Latin American officials, including Bolivia's top prosecutor