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US Expands Visa Ban to 100+ Officials Over Rivera Death

6/8/2026

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The United States expanded visa bans to cover more than 100 Nicaraguan officials tied to Brooklyn Rivera’s death.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the officials and their families are now subject to the restrictions.
The State Department noted the bans now affect over 2,350 Nicaraguan officials and relatives.
Brooklyn Rivera, a 73-year-old former lawmaker, died in May while in state custody from a COVID-linked bacterial infection.

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The United States expanded visa bans to cover more than 100 Nicaraguan officials tied to Brooklyn Rivera’s death.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the officials and their families are now subject to the restrictions.
The State Department noted the bans now affect over 2,350 Nicaraguan officials and relatives.
Brooklyn Rivera, a 73-year-old former lawmaker, died in May while in state custody from a COVID-linked bacterial infection.