The Mexican mayor of the municipality of San Felipe, Baja California, Jose Luis Dagnino Lopez, announced on his social media that the United States government revoked his tourist visa and that he does not know the cause or reason.

And the congresswoman, as well as former mayor of Playas de Rosarito, Araceli Brown Figueredo, was also sanctioned, in addition to being accused of alleged ties to organized crime.

On the other hand, in the message, Dagnino Lopez reiterated his commitment to “legality, transparency, and public responsibility,” explaining that he is “taking the necessary steps to understand the origin of this decision” and “proceeding in accordance with the law and diplomatic procedures.”

He also assured that this measure by the US government will not interfere with his responsibilities or activities as mayor of San Felipe. “I will continue working with the same dedication, closeness, and conviction that have always characterized me,” he stated. Regarding the case, various Mexican media outlets reported that the USgovernment detained Dagnino Lopez for 12 hours at the Centro, California, border crossing, where he attempted to enter the country to attend an official event to receive a donation for his local fire department. The verification and cancellation of visas by the US is part of a policy that seeks to identify individuals who pose a threat to public safety due to ties with organized crime groups or self-proclaimed terrorists, as well as figures who contradict the country's interests.