U.S. cancels visas for 27 Latin American officials, including Bolivia's top prosecutor

The Trump administration announced the denial of U.S. visas to 27 Latin American officials and their relatives from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, accusing them of corruption linked to drug trafficking. Among those barred is Bolivia's attorney general Roger Mariaca, who faces allegations of soliciting bribes and aiding criminal networks. More than 20 Bolivian prosecutors and judges are also listed, with some already holding visas and others slated for denial upon application.

The State Department framed the action as part of a broader effort to defend democratic institutions and curb narco-trafficking, echoing recent visits by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to the region. The targeted officials come from governments that have expressed support for President Donald Trump's policies. The move adds to a pattern of U.S. visa restrictions used as a tool against perceived corruption and security threats in the Western Hemisphere.