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State Department Expands Visa Restrictions to Counter Adversaries in Western Hemisphere

The Trump administration banned 26 unnamed individuals from entry into the U.S., and laid the groundwork for action against others who undermine U.S. interests.
State Department Expands Visa Restrictions to Counter Adversaries in Western Hemisphere
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the State Department in Washington on April 14, 2026. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
Kimberly Hayek
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The State Department on Thursday expanded a visa restriction policy that targets foreign nationals working for U.S. adversaries to undermine the nation’s interests in the Western Hemisphere.

The new restrictions target 26 unnamed individuals and include possible future actions against anyone working for a hostile power in the region.

Kimberly Hayek
Kimberly Hayek
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Kimberly Hayek is a reporter for The Epoch Times. She covers California news and has worked as an editor and on scene at the U.S.-Mexico border during the 2018 migrant caravan crisis.