{"id":2419371,"date":"2025-04-03T10:31:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T14:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-costa-rican-president-oscar-arias-has-us-visa-revoked\/"},"modified":"2025-04-03T10:32:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T14:32:22","slug":"former-costa-rican-president-oscar-arias-has-us-visa-revoked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-costa-rican-president-oscar-arias-has-us-visa-revoked\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Costa Rican President Oscar Arias has US visa revoked"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fformer-costa-rican-president-oscar-arias-has-us-visa-revoked%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2419371&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The U.S. State department revoked the visa of former Costa Rican President Oscar Arias,a Nobel Peace prize laureate known for his efforts in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israels-pm-bennett-holds-separate-talks-with-with-putin-and-zelensky\/\" title=\"Israel\u2019s PM Bennett Holds Separate Talks With With Putin and Zelensky\">negotiating peace<\/a> during a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">regional civil conflict<\/a> in Latin America. the State Department&#8217;s dialog stated that new information had emerged that raised questions about Arias&#8217;s visa eligibility. In response, Arias expressed his disappointment, highlighting his long-standing admiration for the united States and mentioning that his visits were primarily for receiving honorary degrees. this decision comes amidst a broader initiative by the State Department to revoke visas from individuals involved in pro-Palestinian protests. Arias, who has a history of advocating for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/under-trump-americans-have-seen-their-best-wage-growth-in-40-years\/\" title=\"Under Trump, Americans Have Seen Their Best Wage Growth In 40 Years\">free trade<\/a> and previously held office in Costa Rica, also criticized a recent U.S. tariff on his country. The State Department has maintained that specifics regarding visa cases cannot be disclosed due to confidentiality laws.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Former Costa Rican President Oscar Arias has US visa revoked<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2045904\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The State Department revoked the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/3362288\/rubio-revoking-visas-pro-hamas-students-campus-riots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"visa\">visa<\/a> of former <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/costa-rica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"visa\">Costa Rican<\/a> President Oscar Arias on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Arias is a Nobel Peace Prize winner who often traveled to the United States to receive further accolades for his work while he was president. The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to him in 1987 during his first term, during which he negotiated peace for a brewing civil war in Latin America due to an uprising from Nicaraguan rebels.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3368813\/mike-johnson-endorses-byron-donalds-florida-governor-race-desantis-keeps-distance\/\">Johnson endorses Donalds in Florida governor race while DeSantis keeps distance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3368798\/chris-pappas-announces-bid-new-hampshire-senate-seat\/\">Pappas announces bid for New Hampshire Senate seat, teeing up GOP run for his House seat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3368778\/ashley-hinson-introduces-bill-codify-trump-order-protecting-america-bank-account-from-waste\/\">Hinson introduces bill to codify Trump order protecting &#8216;America&#8217;s bank account&#8217; from waste<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>This decision was announced via email, as Arias <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/costa-rica-oscar-arias-nobel-trump-a6bdcde150513c9c75ce5723253ede30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">told<\/a> the <em>Associated Press<\/em> the message said the loss of his visa &ldquo;is based on the fact that subsequent to visa issuance, information has come to light that you may be ineligible for your visa.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The United States already gave me 93 honorary degrees,&rdquo; Arias said. &ldquo;They aren&rsquo;t going to give me any more. The main reason for my trips [to the U.S.] was to receive those doctorates. I would have preferred this didn&rsquo;t happen because I admire that country, I admire its people.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump issued a 10% tariff against Costa Rica on Wednesday. Arias, a proponent of free trade who helped accomplish the <a href=\"https:\/\/ustr.gov\/trade-agreements\/free-trade-agreements\/cafta-dr-dominican-republic-central-america-fta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement\">Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement<\/a>, criticized the move. In 2022, the last year the investment summary was reported, U.S. goods and services totaled an estimated $108.5 billion within the region, with $58.3 billion in exports and $50.2 billion in imports.<\/p>\n<p>Per Costa Rican law, Arias wasn&rsquo;t allowed to serve consecutive terms, but he returned to office in 2006 for his second and final term. At the time, Costa Rica was one of two countries that held an embassy in Jerusalem, but Arias moved the Costa Rican Embassy to Tel-Aviv. Then, the president offered recognition to the &ldquo;state of Palestine.&rdquo; <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Visa records are confidential under U.S. law; therefore, we cannot discuss the details of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congress-investigates-biden-admin-for-granting-visa-to-iranian-ally-of-terror-leader-soleimani\/\" title=\"Congress Investigates Biden Admin for Granting ... to Iranian Ally of Terror Leader Soleimani\">individual visa cases<\/a>,&rdquo; the State Department said in a statement to the<em> Washington Examiner<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/education\/3365233\/pro-palestinian-protester-student-visa-self-deport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>PRO-PALESTINIAN PROTESTER ON STUDENT VISA AMONG THE FIRST TO SELF-DEPORT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This comes as the State Department is in the middle of an effort to revoke the visas of pro-Palestinian student protesters. While some, such as Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil, were detained under Trump&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-rules-ca-gov-overstepped-his-authority-with-covid-order-issues-permanent-injunction-restraining-newsom-from-further-issuing-unconstitutional-orders\/\" title=\"Judge Rules CA Gov Overstepped His Authority with Covid Order, Issues Permanent Injunction Restraining Newsom From Further Issuing Unconstitutional Orders\">executive order<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3292730\/all-executive-orders-actions-trump-first-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">combat semitism<\/a>, others, such as Tufts University doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk, were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/3360815\/turkish-tufts-university-student-detained-dhs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"allegedly\">allegedly<\/a> &ldquo;engaged in activities in support of Hamas,&rdquo; per Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary of State Marco Rubio has committed to revoking the visas of those who &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SecRubio\/status\/1897776709778211044\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"support terrorists\">support terrorists<\/a>&rdquo; and of &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SecRubio\/status\/1897320861234757923\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"support terrorists\">foreign government officials <\/a>responsible for facilitating the transit of illegal aliens into the United States.&rdquo; However, Costa Rica is not in the top five countries with illegal immigrants in the U.S., per Customs and Border Protection data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2045904\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2045904\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Costa Rican President Oscar Arias has had his U.S. visa revoked<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2631,"featured_media":2419372,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Oscar-Arias-2015.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[50505,36382,52757,32603,52758],"class_list":["post-2419371","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-costa-rica","tag-immigration-policy","tag-oscar-arias","tag-political-news","tag-us-visa"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Oscar-Arias-2015.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2419371","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2631"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2419371"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2419371\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2419375,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2419371\/revisions\/2419375"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2419372"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2419371"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2419371"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2419371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}