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Mexico cannot intervene in U.S. visa decisions, says President Sheinbaum

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum asserted that her country cannot intervene in U.S. visa decisions, labeling them as a sovereign matter.
  • She explained that while Mexico assists citizens in obtaining U.S. visas, the final decision rests with the U.S. government.
  • Sheinbaum also noted that Mexico reserves the right to make its own decisions regarding visas for foreign nationals.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has firmly stated that Mexico cannot intervene in the United States' decisions regarding the issuance or revocation of visas. She emphasized that these are "sovereign decisions" belonging to the U.S. government.

If the United States can give or not give visas, we cannot intervene in the policy it defines, it is a policy that defines. We can agree or not, but it is a decision that concerns the government of the United States.

— Claudia Sheinbaum PardoExplaining Mexico's inability to interfere with U.S. visa policies.

During her press conference on Thursday at the National Palace, Sheinbaum Pardo explained that Mexico does offer assistance to individuals seeking U.S. visas, particularly for elderly relatives wishing to visit family. However, she reiterated that the ultimate authority lies with the United States. "If the United States can give or not give visas, we cannot intervene in the policy it defines," she stated, adding that Mexico can agree or disagree with such policies but must respect the U.S. government's prerogative.

Sheinbaum Pardo also highlighted Mexico's own sovereign right to determine its visa policies. "In the same way, we, according to foreign policy, our history, and specific conditions, define whether there are visas or no visas for any nationality or the withdrawal of visas for any person under certain circumstances," she said. The president also mentioned that Mexico would continue to inform and denounce cases where individuals are believed to be facing visa issues due to political interests rather than other underlying reasons.

In the same way, we, according to foreign policy, our history, and specific conditions, define whether there are visas or no visas for any nationality or the withdrawal of visas for any person under certain circumstances.

— Claudia Sheinbaum PardoAsserting Mexico's own sovereign right to set visa policies.

Her remarks underscore the distinct immigration and foreign policy powers held by each nation. While cooperation exists, particularly in facilitating travel for citizens, the final say on who enters a country remains a fundamental aspect of national sovereignty.

The definition of whether a visa is granted or not is a sovereign decision of a government.

— Claudia Sheinbaum PardoReiterating the principle of national sovereignty in visa matters.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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