The United States has revoked visas for more than 50 Mexican politicians and government officials as part of the Trump administration’s expanded campaign against drug cartels and their suspected political connections, according to two Mexican officials.

A handful of these cases have been publicized, but media reports show the visa cancellations are far more widespread than previously reported.

According to three former U.S. ambassadors, previous administrations have revoked visas in this way – but not to the same degree, which they said was indicative of President Donald Trump’s willingness to use the diplomatic tool to achieve policy goals.

Pressure On Mexico

“The Trump administration is finding new ways to exert more pressure on Mexico,” said Tony Wayne, U.S. ambassador to Mexico

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