The governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Ávila, confirmed that the United States has revoked her tourist visa and that of her husband, Carlos Torres Torres, a senior state official. In statements made in social media, Ávila disclosed that her husband was the first to be notified of the revocation and that she received a similar notice shortly after.
Ávila, a member of Mexico's ruling Morena party, did not indicate a specific reason for the U.S. decision but characterized the situation as part of a "complex binational context" requiring "composure and prudence." She expressed confidence that the matter would be clarified.
En estos días he sido testigo, una vez más, de lo que verdaderamente significa el amor, la entereza y la lealtad.
— Marina del Pilar (@MarinadelPilar) May 11, 2025
Mi esposo, Carlos, ha enfrentado una situación, y como en toda vida compartida, esa circunstancia también me ha alcanzado.
Poco tiempo después de la medida consular…
Torres, who serves as a coordinator of special projects for Baja California and the city of Tijuana, said the revocation did not imply any formal accusation or investigation by authorities in either Mexico or the United States. He added that U.S. consular officials informed him the decision in line with internal policies of the U.S. State Department:
The U.S. government has not provided official comment on the visa revocations citing confidentiality laws related to visa records. A spokesperson for the U.S. Embassy told the Associated Press that the details of individual cases cannot be discussed.
The development comes amid broader policy shifts in the U.S. under the Trump administration, including a new "one-strike" visa revocation policy outlined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in late April. The policy states that any non-U.S. citizen found in violation of U.S. laws could face immediate revocation of their visa or residency status.
Ávila was recently in San Diego for an event promoting cross-border tourism as part of the Tianguis Turístico, a major tourism conference co-hosted this year by Baja California. The event included participation from U.S. and Mexican officials, including U.S. Consul General Christopher Teal.
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