US Imposes Visa Restrictions On Nearly 300 Guatemalan Nationals For 'Anti-Democratic Actions'

Guatemala's President-elect Bernardo Arevalo has faced obstacles ever since he survived the first-round vote in June as prosecutors moved against his party, called Semilla, alleging irregularities in its founding and trying to suspend it. (Credit: AFP)

In the wake of safeguarding democracy and the rule of law in Guatemala, the United States has imposed visa restrictions on nearly 300 Guatemalan nationals, including 100 political leaders and private sector representatives alongside their families.

Matthew Miller, the spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, disclosed the step was taken under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for undermining democracy and the rule of law.