The Trump administration has used a range of strategies to influence political and economic dynamics in Latin America. These include imposing tariffs, interfering in elections, conducting military operations against suspected drug trafficking, and making allegations about involvement in the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. A less publicized but impactful tactic has been the use of U.S. visas as a means of pressure. In recent months, the administration has revoked or threatened to revoke visas of numerous Latin American political figures and business leaders, linking their ability to travel to the United States with their compliance with U.S. interests. In August 2020, the U.S. embassy in Argentina warned 18 executives from the Argentine electricity company Calf that their visas could be revoked if they pursued partnerships with Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications company, for the Vaca Muerta oil field. Similarly, in Costa Rica, two deputies lost their visas after criticizing a presidential decree that banned Chinese 5G suppliers like Huawei. In February, three senior Chilean officials, including the minister of Transport and Telecommunications, had their visas revoked over a proposed undersea cable project connecting Valparaíso to Hong Kong. The U.S. embassy in Chile claimed the project posed regional security risks, including the threat of cyberattacks. The ambassador at the time, Brandon Judd, stated that the visa sanctions were meant to influence behavior rather than punish, and the undersea cable project was later suspended. The use of visa revocations is not solely aimed at countering Chinese influence. It has also been used against political opponents and allies of the administration. Reports indicate that Costa Rican journalists, Brazilian judges, Panamanian opponents, and leaders of Mexico’s Morena party have had their visas revoked without clear explanations in recent months. These actions suggest a broader strategy of using visa policies to exert diplomatic pressure and influence political decisions in the region. While the U.S. government has not always provided detailed justifications for these visa revocations, they reflect a growing trend of using immigration policies as a tool of foreign influence. This approach raises questions about the balance between national security concerns and the rights of individuals to travel and engage in international cooperation. The impact of such policies can be significant, affecting not only the individuals targeted but also the broader diplomatic and economic relations between the U.S. and Latin American countries.