Visa Not Definitive for Public Servants, Says Mexico's President Sheinbaum

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum asserted that a visa is merely an entry permit and does not define an individual's character or commitment, particularly for those in public service. Her remarks came after the United States revoked the visa of Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, the son of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO).

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a visa no define a una persona

Speaking at the inauguration of the ISSSTE Tampico General Hospital, Sheinbaum stressed that true qualification for public service lies in unwavering conviction. "For a public servant of transformation, the most important thing is conviction," she stated, adding that this conviction must extend to belief in the country, national sovereignty, and an understanding of Mexico's history and the struggles of its people.

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Because for being the public servant in the transformation, the most important thing is conviction

Sheinbaum downplayed the significance of possessing a visa to enter another country, contrasting it with the profound importance of dedication to serving Mexico. "A visa is for entering a country, that's all. But in Mexico, our conviction tells us that the people rule," she declared, reinforcing the principle that in Mexico, the citizenry holds ultimate authority.

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A visa is for entering a country, that's all. But in Mexico, our conviction tells us that the people rule

Her statements were made shortly after López Beltrán publicly denounced the U.S. visa cancellation, attributing it to actions by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Undersecretary Christopher Landau. The U.S. Embassy in Mexico had previously stated that visas are canceled when reasons exist, regardless of the holder's identity or political views, emphasizing that visas are a privilege, not a right.

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In Mexico, there is no authority that commands more than the people of Mexico