Andrés Manuel López Beltrán Denounces US Visa Revocation

López Beltrán, who served as Secretario de Organización de Morena until three months ago, published his public letter on Instagram, dated August 13, 2026, from Teapa, Tabasco, detailing the revocation ordered by high-ranking American diplomats.

Direct Accusations Against Marco Rubio and Christopher Landau

In his letter, López Beltrán pointed directly at the leadership of the U.S. He named Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau—whom the letter characterizes as self-styled visa revokers and "jefes de pandillas"—as the architects behind the measure. Describing the action in severe terms, the Mexican politician stated that the decision carried a character that is “politiquero” and al estilo hitleriano.

Andrés Manuel López Beltrán stated that he was informed that Marco Rubio, Secretary of the Department of State, and Christopher Landau, Deputy Secretary of that agency, who styles himself the visa remover, have ordered the revocation of his permit to enter the United States of America.

López Beltrán maintained that American authorities hold zero evidence against his person concerning any immoral or criminal act. He insisted that his entire public and private life has adhered to ideals, principles, and honesty instilled by his parents, characterizing the revocation as a crude and perverse scoundrel act orchestrated by figures who act as gang leaders dedicated to spying, harassing, and injuring other countries, governments, and politicians.

Broader Context of U.S. Visa Revocations Among Mexican Officials

The removal of López Beltrán’s travel document fits into a wider pattern of visa cancellations targeting Mexican politicians and officials during the second administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, published in 2025, the U.S. government has revoked the visas of at least 50 of them.

In May 2025, Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila confirmed the revocation of her visa and that of her then-husband, Carlos Torres Torres, an ex-state official; both stated they were unaware of specific reasons and denied being under investigation. In July 2025, an ex-governor received notification by email regarding the cancellation and stated he was unaware of the causes. In August 2025, a mayor reported that the document was taken from him, with unofficial sources indicating he was detained while attempting to cross the border, though the mayor asserted the measure did not interfere with his activities or duties.

Among recent cases, the newspaper Los Angeles Times reported in June on the revocation of visas for Morena governors Alfonso Durazo of Sonora and Américo Villarreal of Tamaulipas. In response, Durazo affirmed that the publication lacks sources and evidence to back its claims, attributing the statements to attempts to discredit political projects. Villarreal denied the measure in a press conference in Tamaulipas, assuring that he possesses his visa and received no notification from U.S. authorities.

Questions Posed to the White House and Responses to Washington’s Strategy

Despite the restriction on his travel, López Beltrán asserted that not visiting the United States causes him no problem.

Andrés Manuel López Beltrán made it clear to the president that it causes him no problem not to visit the United States in these decadent and lamentable times of hatred, racism, drug addiction, family disintegration, social discontent, and sadness.

He pressed the U.S. president to clarify whether he is aware of the visa withdrawal and, if not, whether he should dismiss Rubio and Landau, asking that the letter not be taken as a challenge. The communication also recalled a letter sent by his father in June, where the founder of Morena criticized Trump’s pressures on Mexico under the discourse of combating “narcoterrorism” as an attempt to weaken the party, leading Andy to question whether revoking his visa is an arrogant act confirming his father’s accusations that Trump is now an apathetic and different ruler from the one he once knew. Finally, the letter requests initiating a new phase with loyal professionals who place citizens’ interests above personal ones, insisting that in politics it is always better to rectify than to fall into self-complacency.