Marina del Pilar Ávila, the governor of Baja California in Mexico, attended an event at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City on April 3, 2025. In a recent development, it was reported that the United States has revoked tourist visas for both her and her husband. Ávila, a member of the ruling Morena party, shared on social media that they were informed of this consular action by the Trump administration without specifying the reason. She expressed hope for a satisfactory resolution to the situation. The Baja California press office confirmed the visa withdrawal, while a US Embassy spokesperson stated that visa records are confidential and individual case details cannot be disclosed. Ávila’s husband, Carlos Torres, also a Morena party member, emphasized that the visa revocation does not imply any formal charges against them in either Mexico or the US. Baja California, located along the US state of California border, witnesses significant pedestrian crossings compared to other Mexican states bordering the US. Recently, Governor Ávila met with US Consul General Christopher Teal to discuss various regional issues such as security, economic development, and human rights.
