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US Restricts Visas of some Central American Nationals over China Ties
The US government will deny entry to Central American nationals involved in activities undermining regional rule of law on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party, according to Secretary Rubio.
- Marco Rubio announced on Thursday visa restrictions targeting Central American nationals acting on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party, defined as those who "knowingly direct, authorize, fund, provide significant support to, or carry out activities that undermine the rule of law in Central America," Rubio said.
- Against a backdrop of bilateral tensions, the United States targets China over trade and cybersecurity issues, framing suspicion of foreign influence in the Western Hemisphere.
- The State Department noted it did not name specific people or countries affected, and Rubio said, `As a result, these individuals and their immediate family members will be generally ineligible for entry into the United States.`
- The administration framed the restrictions to reaffirm President Donald Trump's commitment to protect America's economic prosperity and national security interests, with Rubio saying the United States will `use all available tools` to counter China's corrupt influence in Central America.
- During his trip to Ecuador, Marco Rubio met President Daniel Noboa Azin and engaged with the U.S. embassy amid concerns about Beijing's growing foothold in Latin America in recent years.
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State Department Tightens Visas on Central Americans Over CCP Ties
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Sept. 4 a new visa restriction policy against Central American nationals controlled by Beijing, calling the move a response to “China’s corrupt influence” in the region. Rubio said in a statement that the visa restriction applies to “Central American nationals who, while in Central American countries and intentionally acting on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), knowingly direct, authori…
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Latest News Live Updates | US is taking steps impose visa restrictions under this new policy on a number of Central American nationals who have previously engaged in such activities.
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — The United States announced Thursday a new visa restriction policy for Central American citizens who maintain relations with the Chinese Communist Party.
Marco Rubio says US will restrict visas of Central Americans who are 'acting' on behalf of China
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States would restrict visas of Central American nationals who are "acting" on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to carry out activities that undermine the rule of law in Central America. Rubio announces new visa restriction policy The development comes after Marco Rubio announced a new visa restriction policy to allow the US to restrict US visas for "Central American nationals who,…
US to restrict visas of Central Americans acting on behalf of China: Marco Rubio - The Tribune
The statement emphasised that the United States is committed to 'countering China's corrupt influence in Central America and stopping its attempts to subvert the rule of law.'
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