US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Drug Trafficker Associates; Sonora Governor Dispels Entry Ban Rumors

Washington D.C. - The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting family members and business associates of individuals involved in drug trafficking. The measure, confirmed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aims to disrupt the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs into the U.S., which has been identified as a leading cause of death due to overdose. Rubio stated that the new policy, enacted under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, will apply to close personal and business associates of sanctioned individuals. The U.S. government plans to utilize all available tools to dismantle drug trafficking networks and prevent harm to U.S. citizens. In related news, Alfonso Durazo, the governor of Sonora, Mexico, recently traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, to attend a plenary meeting of the Sonora-Arizona Commission. Durazo shared photos and a video of his visit with U.S. authorities, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, to counter rumors that he was under investigation for terrorism and barred from entering the United States. Durazo successfully entered and exited the U.S. without complications, demonstrating his ability to travel freely.