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U.S. Cancels Visas, Enacts Travel Bans on Mexicans Executives

(MENAFN) The United States has canceled visas and enacted travel bans targeting individuals in Mexico accused of "knowingly facilitating illegal immigration to the United States," the State Department announced Wednesday.

The punitive measures target senior leadership and executives at a Mexico-based transportation firm who allegedly provided travel logistics specifically tailored for individuals planning unauthorized entry into the US, according to the official statement.

Federal investigators discovered that these individuals orchestrated transportation networks moving people—including minors—from Caribbean nations and other regions to Central American assembly points, "where many were later encountered attempting to enter the United States illegally."

The State Department confirmed it is canceling existing visas and implementing visa restrictions designed to bar these individuals from US territory, issuing a stern warning: "The United States will not tolerate any attempts to undermine our national security or immigration laws."

Officials emphasized their commitment to ensuring that those who "profit from illegal immigration" face accountability, pledging aggressive action against smuggling operations to safeguard American borders.

The announcement signals an escalation in Washington's enforcement efforts targeting facilitators of unauthorized border crossings, particularly transportation companies that allegedly design services explicitly for illegal migration routes.

The State Department statement did not identify the specific company or individuals affected by the visa revocations, but emphasized that the measure applies to those with executive authority and senior-level decision-making power.

Investigators traced the transportation scheme from origin points in the Caribbean through staging areas in Central America, where migrants were positioned for eventual attempts to cross into the United States without authorization.

The visa cancellations represent administrative action that immediately blocks affected individuals from entering US territory, while the broader visa restrictions prevent future applications from being approved.

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