# 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]

## What this stands on

1. 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, News)
2. Américo Villarreal, governor of Tamaulipas, stated that it will be meritorious at some point not to have a US visa. (Vanguardia, News)
3. 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, News)
4. Villarreal stated that he personally holds a US visa and previously held a press conference to show his document. (El Informador, News)
5. 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, News)
6. Américo Villarreal praised President Claudia Sheinbaum's handling of the geopolitical situation, citing sovereignty, freedom, independence, and good economic indicators. (El Universal, News)
7. Américo Villarreal confirmed that he currently possesses a valid US visa and showed his document during a press conference. (Vanguardia, News)

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