US Reaffirms Visa as Privilege After Banning Spanish Ex-Mayor Colau

The Trump administration, via Secretary of State Rubio, reiterates that US visas are a privilege, not a right, following the visa ban on former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau. This signals a policy of prioritizing American interests in immigration enforcement, potentially affecting diplomatic relations with Spain. The move underscores a broader trend of using visa restrictions as a political tool.