Tamaulipas Governor Says Not Having US Visa Will Become a Merit Amid Cancellations

Tamaulipas Governor Américo Villarreal said not having a US visa will become a merit as the US cancels visas to Mexican politicians.

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On 2026-09-01, Tamaulipas Governor Américo Villarreal said that with the United States canceling visas to Mexican politicians, not having a US visa will become a merit. ^[1] Américo Villarreal, governor of Tamaulipas, stated that it will be meritorious at some point not to have a US visa. ^[2] The article reports that the United States has canceled visas to Mexican politicians, including Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, son of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. ^[3] Villarreal stated that he personally holds a US visa and previously held a press conference to show his document. ^[4] When asked if he would consider becoming a protected witness for the United States, Villarreal categorically refused, saying 'de ninguna manera' and emphasizing that his actions adhere exclusively to Mexican law. ^[5] Américo Villarreal praised President Claudia Sheinbaum's handling of the geopolitical situation, citing sovereignty, freedom, independence, and good economic indicators. ^[6] Américo Villarreal confirmed that he currently possesses a valid US visa and showed his document during a press conference. ^[7]

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On 2026-09-01, Tamaulipas Governor Américo Villarreal said that with the United States canceling visas to Mexican politicians, not having a US visa will become a merit. · El Informador

Américo Villarreal, governor of Tamaulipas, stated that it will be meritorious at some point not to have a US visa. · Vanguardia

The article reports that the United States has canceled visas to Mexican politicians, including Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, son of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. · El Informador

Villarreal stated that he personally holds a US visa and previously held a press conference to show his document. · El Informador

When asked if he would consider becoming a protected witness for the United States, Villarreal categorically refused, saying 'de ninguna manera' and emphasizing that his actions adhere exclusively to Mexican law. · El Informador

Américo Villarreal praised President Claudia Sheinbaum's handling of the geopolitical situation, citing sovereignty, freedom, independence, and good economic indicators. · El Universal

Américo Villarreal confirmed that he currently possesses a valid US visa and showed his document during a press conference. · Vanguardia

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