Former President of Costa Rica had his US visa canceled after criticizing Trump
- Former Costa Rican President Oscar Arias stated that his U.S. Visa was revoked without explanation by the U.S. State Department.
- Arias criticized the U.S. For its foreign policy and suggested that his visa revocation may relate to his outspoken views, especially concerning Trump.
- He expressed his belief that the revocation might result from his critical views on U.S. Foreign policy and military spending.
- Despite the cancellation, Arias stated, 'If someone wants to punish me in the hopes of silencing me, that isn't going to work.
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US revokes visa of Costa Rica’s Nobel Laureate Oscar Arias
Former Costa Rican president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oscar Arias said that his US visa had been revoked, weeks after he publicly criticised US President Donald Trump and questioned American influence in Central America. Speaking at a press conference in the capital San José, the 84-year-old statesman said he had received a short email from US authorities notifying him of the decision, without offering a formal explanation. “I have no idea…

Ex-Costa Rica president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias says US revoked his visa
Former Costa Rica President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias says the U.S. government’s unexplained cancelation of his visa won’t stop his public criticism.
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