Mexican Official's Tweet Costs Her US Visa

Jalisco Morena Councilor's Tweet Leads to US Visa Cancellation A recent controversy erupted after Melissa Cornejo, a state councilor for the Morena party in Jalisco, Mexico, posted a tweet deemed offensive by the United States. This led to the cancellation of her US visa, a decision confirmed by the US Undersecretary of State, Christopher Landau. In a public statement, Landau clarified that Cornejo did not even possess a valid visa at the time of cancellation. The incident has sparked significant debate, particularly given the close relationship between Mexico and the US. "Yo ahí no puedo meter tu visa, pero sí te puedo informar que personalmente di orden de cancelarla después de ver este vulgar posteo," Landau stated in a social media post. (Translation: "I can't reinstate your visa, but I can inform you that I personally ordered its cancellation after seeing this vulgar post.") Morena, Mexico's ruling party, swiftly distanced itself from Cornejo's statements, emphasizing its commitment to peaceful relations with the United States. Luisa María Alcalde, a prominent Morena figure, issued a statement clarifying that Cornejo's views did not reflect the party's official stance. This underscores the sensitivity of the situation and the importance of maintaining diplomatic ties. The incident highlights the potential consequences of inflammatory rhetoric in the digital age and the increasing scrutiny faced by public figures on social media. The swift response from both the US government and Morena demonstrates the seriousness with which such matters are treated.