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US Revokes Visa of Costa Rican Nobel Laureate Oscar Arias Amid Political Tensions

Former Costa Rican President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias says the United States has revoked his visa without explanation.

Arias, 84, has been a vocal critic of former U.S. President Donald Trump and has maintained diplomatic ties with China during his time in office. The visa cancellation follows similar actions against other Costa Rican officials who opposed U.S.-aligned policies, raising concerns about political motivations behind the move. Arias stated that the revocation will not silence his criticism.

The U.S. State Department has not publicly commented on the reasons for the decision.

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US cancels visa of ex-Costa Rica President and Nobel Prize winner Oscar Arias

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Former Costa Rica President and Nobel laureate Oscar Arias, 84, says the US government's unexplained visa cancellation won't silence his criticism.

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Costa Rican Nobel Peace Prize Winner Has US Visa Cancelled.

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Oscar Arias, former president of Costa Rica, had his U.S. visa revoked after criticizing Donald Trump and establishing ties with China during his presidency.

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