U.S. Threatens Visa Restrictions Against Politicians Linked to Narcos

Sara Carter, the U.S. drug czar under the Trump administration, warned that the U.S. government will act against politicians, both in Mexico and the U.S., who aid drug cartels. She stated that even mere suspicion of collaboration with cartels could lead to visa revocation. Carter praised Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's efforts against cartels but called for increased funding for Mexican security forces and stricter weapon tracking. Several Mexican politicians, including Andrés Manuel López Beltrán and governors of Sinaloa and Baja California, have faced visa cancellations, though reasons remain unclear.