Son of Former Mexican President López Obrador Denied U.S. Visa
Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, son of former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, announced that the United States has revoked his visa. He appealed directly to U.S. President Donald Trump and stated that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 14, 2026 —
Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, son of former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has announced that the United States has revoked his visa.
López Beltrán directly appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the decision. He stated that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Under Secretary Christopher Landau were responsible for ordering the withdrawal of his permission to enter the United States. According to López Beltrán, no evidence of any wrongdoing was provided to him.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum commented on the U.S. government’s action, describing the decision as “essentially political in nature.” She also formally requested respect from the United States in this matter.
The specific reasons for the visa revocation were not detailed by U.S. officials at the time of the announcement. The involvement of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Under Secretary Christopher Landau in the order was stated by López Beltrán.
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