Former Mexican President's Son Says US Cancelled His Visa

The son of Mexico's former president, Andrés Manuel

The son of Mexico's former president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has claimed that the United States has revoked his visa, a move that Washington has yet to officially confirm.

In a statement released on social media, José Ramón López Beltrán, the eldest son of the ex-president, said he was informed of the cancellation without receiving a specific explanation. He described the action as politically motivated, though he offered no evidence to support that assertion.

The alleged revocation comes at a time when U.S. authorities are intensifying scrutiny of Mexican public figures suspected of having connections to drug trafficking organizations. Recent months have seen a series of visa restrictions and legal actions targeting politicians and former officials as part of a broader bilateral effort to combat cartel influence.

López Beltrán, who has largely stayed out of

López Beltrán, who has largely stayed out of the public spotlight during his father's six-year term, did not specify when the visa was cancelled or whether he had plans to travel to the United States. U.S. officials have declined to comment on individual visa cases, citing privacy laws and standard diplomatic practice.

Political analysts note that such visa revocations, while rare, are not unprecedented and often signal heightened tensions between the two governments. The former president, commonly known as AMLO, has frequently criticized U.S. security policies, and his administration maintained a contentious relationship with American agencies over drug enforcement strategies.

Observers suggest that the situation could further strain cross-border relations, especially as both countries navigate issues of migration and fentanyl trafficking. Neither the U.S. State Department nor the Mexican foreign ministry has issued an official statement regarding the matter, leaving the claim unverified for now.