Read more: The U.S. Department of State cancelled visas for Martha Peralta and Euclides Torres, according to Caracol Radio and El Colombiano. In fact, the decision was not limited to Colombia, according to Infobae and El Colombiano.
The Department of State included both cases within a policy of migration restrictions announced for foreign citizens, according to Semana and El Colombiano. It added that this matter should reach the International Criminal Court, an institution whose jurisdiction the United States does not recognize, according to Infobae.
Likewise, the following political and business figures appear: Carlos Caicedo, according to Infobae. Petro went further and confirmed what will be done in this situation: they will bring the case before the International Criminal Court, according to Semana.
Cepeda also alleged a supposed plan from the United States to affect him, though he did not provide any evidence to support it, according to Semana. One of the main ones is the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, which may include individuals and companies, according to El Colombiano.
The name Euclides Torres resurfaced in the public agenda after the United States withdrew his visa, according to El Colombiano. In total, there are 30 people; all from the close circle of former President Gustavo Petro or, if not, allies of his government, according to El Colombiano.
What can happen now
- "There are three new names that could try to twist popular will by buying votes: Felipe Harman, Alexandra Pineda, and ‘Pinturita’, according to El Colombiano.
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