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Pedro Camacho

UK Denies Entry to Latina Influencer Over Anti-Muslim Speech Ahead of Far-Right Rally: 'Would Not Be Conducive to the Public Good'

US-based anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gómez (Credit: Valentina Gomez' official X account)

The UK government has barred Valentina Gómez, a U.S.-based Latina anti-Islam influencer, from entering the country, revoking a previously granted travel authorization ahead of a planned appearance at a far-right rally, in a decision officials said was based on concerns that her presence "would not be conducive to the public good."

Gómez had been scheduled to speak at the Unite the Kingdom rally in London in May, an event linked to far-right figure Tommy Robinson. The Home Office intervened after criticism from lawmakers and advocacy groups, citing powers that allow the government to deny entry to foreign nationals whose conduct is deemed to promote extremism or hatred.

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