Trump Administration Cancels Visas for Officials from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru

Among those sanctioned are Supreme Court judges, high-ranking police officials, prosecutors, and businessmen.

Trump Administration Cancels Visas for Officials from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru

TL;DR

  • The Trump administration has revoked visas for officials from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
  • Reasons cited include corruption, ties to drug trafficking, and conspiracy against their governments.
  • Sanctioned individuals include Supreme Court judges, police officials, prosecutors, and businessmen.
  • This action is part of the 'Americas Shield' alliance initiative.
  • The 'Americas Shield' alliance involves about 15 countries in the region.
  • Leaders of the alliance met recently and committed to collective measures.