On December 3, 2025, the U.S. State Department announced the revocation of visas belonging to executives of a Mexican transport company, accusing them of facilitating migrant smuggling operations.
The U.S. Department of State confirmed on December 3, 2025 that it had revoked visas and imposed travel restrictions on six senior executives of a Mexico-based transportation firm. According to officials, the company knowingly collaborated with smuggling networks to move migrants—including minors—from the Caribbean and other regions through Central America toward the U.S. border.
The individuals, whose names have not been publicly disclosed, allegedly provided fraudulent travel documents and coordinated logistics for migrants attempting to enter the United States illegally. The sanctions also extend to their immediate family members, barring them from entry under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which allows visa restrictions when foreign nationals are deemed a risk to U.S. foreign policy.
U.S. officials emphasized that the move is part of a broader crackdown on transnational smuggling networks. “We will continue to hold accountable those who profit from exploiting vulnerable migrants,” a State Department spokesperson said in a press release. Mexican authorities were formally notified of the decision, though the company itself has not yet been named publicly.
The announcement comes amid heightened scrutiny of irregular migration flows across the U.S.-Mexico border. Analysts note that targeting executives of transport companies marks a shift in strategy, aiming not only at smugglers on the ground but also at the corporate structures that enable illicit movement.
For Mexico, the case raises questions about oversight of private transport firms and their role in regional migration dynamics. The postponed disclosure of the company’s identity has fueled speculation, but U.S. officials insist the evidence against the executives is clear.
Source: El Financiero
