U.S. authorities have revoked the visa of Luisa María Alcalde Luján, the national leader of Mexico's Morena party, following a request from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), according to massinformacion.com.mx.
The decision prevents the official from legally entering the United States under her previously held travel document.
Federal Investigation International, a research center focused on Mexican cartels that coordinates with the DEA, FBI, and CBP, reported via X that Alcalde Luján was notified of the cancellation on April 25, 2026.
The revocation follows intensive monitoring by U.S. federal agencies regarding political figures and potential links to illicit activities.
Political transition
Alcalde Luján recently announced she would step down from her leadership role in Morena. She accepted an invitation from President Claudia Sheinbaum to join the federal government as legal counsel for the Presidency.
Her departure from the party leadership is scheduled to be formalized on May 3, 2026, during Morena's Extraordinary National Congress. An interim leader will be appointed to complete the term running through October 2027.
The revocation of the visa for the former Morena leader carries weight for both Mexican domestic politics and international relations. The move sets a precedent for U.S. surveillance of individuals holding strategic positions within Mexican political parties.
According to the information provided by Federal Investigation International, these types of decisions are part of broader U.S. efforts to prevent the involvement of foreign officials in transnational criminal activities.
