U.S. Visa Revocations in Costa Rica Reveal Growing Battle Against Chinese Influence

In a stunning revelation that underscores the ongoing geopolitical struggle between the United States and China, several prominent Costa Rican political figures have had their U.S. visas revoked over alleged connections to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Among those affected is Vanessa Castro, vice president of Costa Rica’s Congress and member of the opposition Social Christian Unity Party.Castro publicly denied any CCP ties, emphasizing her long-standing support for U.S.-Costa Rica cooperation initiatives like regional free trade agreements and joint anti-drug trafficking operations. Yet, her visa cancellation—alongside those of the president of the Congress and two Supreme Court justices—reflects a decisive...