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The U.S. State Department added 12 countries to a list requiring citizens to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to request visas, effective April 2.

In Mexico, digital payments are being identified as a structural lever for economic growth and financial inclusion, according to Francisco Valdivia, General Director of Visa Mexico.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that the U.S. government has reinstated his visa until the end of his term, after it was revoked in September 2025.

Iran's football federation is negotiating with FIFA to host its World Cup 2026 matches in Mexico due to visa issues with the United States.

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico has announced the launch of the FIFA PASS system, allowing official ticket holders for the 2026 World Cup in the U.S. to schedule prioritized visa appointments.

The Iraqi football team is set to travel to Mexico for a critical World Cup qualifying match after resolving visa issues that had previously caused concerns.

The National Antitrust Commission of Mexico has rejected Visa's proposal to acquire a 51% stake in Prosa, raising concerns about competition in the payment processing sector.

Mexico's antitrust commission has blocked Visa's acquisition of Prosa, questioning potential monopolistic practices after Visa's plans to buy Prisma in Argentina.

Mexico's antitrust commission has blocked Visa's attempt to acquire a 51% stake in Prosa, stating it would harm competition in the financial services sector.

Visa's planned acquisition of a majority stake in Prosa, a major payment processor in Mexico, has reportedly been rejected by the country's antitrust authority, surprising industry observers.

Marco Rubio emphasized that U.S. visas are not a right and will be revoked from individuals acting against U.S. interests.

HSBC Mexico and Visa have launched the HSBC One+ Visa card targeting middle to high-income clients seeking valuable experiences and rewards in their everyday spending.

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega softens his anti-imperialist rhetoric and introduces new measures aimed at improving relations with the United States.

The US Customs and Border Protection has expedited the approval process for travelers planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, approving over a million authorizations in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.

The Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs has initiated an electronic visa system for Brazilian citizens entering Mexico as visitors, allowing only one entry by air and no work permits.

Mexico has reinstated the issuance of electronic visas for Brazilian visitors, which had been suspended since August 2022, allowing a single entry valid for 180 days.

The Secretariat of Foreign Affairs of Mexico has introduced a digital visa for Brazilian travelers wishing to vacation in Mexico, effective February 5.

Christian Ebere is on his way to Mexico to join Cruz Azul as their new reinforcement, following the acquisition of Agustín Palavecino, with only a work visa remaining for him to officially become part of the team.

On May 5, the Mexican government resumed the issuance of electronic visas for Brazilians wishing to visit the country, which had been suspended since 2022.

Alejandro Moreno, the national president of the PRI, criticized Luisa María Alcalde for her support of the Cuban people, calling the leaders of Morena 'caviar communists' and mocking them over visa issues.