Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has criticized the United States' decision to revoke the visas of several Mexican political figures, including the son of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

Andrés Manuel López Beltrán said Thursday that U.S. authorities had revoked his visa without giving a reason, making the decision public in an Instagram post. He linked the move to what he described as a hostile attitude toward the ruling party, MORENA, founded by his father. According to Mexican media, the U.S. has canceled the visas of about 50 leaders and figures associated with the ruling coalition, some of whom are suspected of having ties to organized crime.

Sheinbaum viewed the practice as an attempt to influence political developments in Mexico. However, she stressed that she does not expect the issue to harm relations between the two countries in general.

"We must always strive for a good relationship, but we must also tell things as they are," the Mexican president said. The US embassy in Mexico did not comment on specific cases, arguing that information on visas and passports is confidential. The MORENA party also reacted to the decision, opposing the use of measures related to immigration and travel as a means of interfering in Mexico's political affairs.