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The governor of Baja, California, says the United States withdrew tourist visas for her and her husband without explanation
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Marina del Pilar Avila, who is a member of Mexico's ruling Morena Party, posted on social media that she did not know why she and her husband, Carlos Torres, had their visas pulled, but said she hoped the situation could be satisfactorily clarified
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The Associated Press reports that on social media, Carlos Torres wrote that his conscience is clear
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and that, quote, this proceeding does not represent a formal accusation, investigation
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or indictment by any authority in Mexico or the United States, end quote. The lack of a visa could
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prevent Avila from traveling to the United States for either professional or personal reasons
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Fentanyl trafficking across U.S. borders was one of the reasons cited by President Donald Trump
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when he imposed tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada. Quote
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The White House said in announcing the 25 percent tariffs
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The Trump administration revoked hundreds of visas as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro said his visa was rescinded a few weeks ago
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just before scheduled meetings with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, according to Newsweek
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According to the AP, the U.S. Embassy declined to comment on individual cases and said visa records are confidential
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