Matamoros Mayor Addresses Visa Concerns After Border Incident
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MATAMOROS — May 9, 2024 — In matamoros, Mayor Alberto Granados Favila addressed growing concerns regarding his U.S. visa status after a border incident.The mayor refuted claims of visa revocation, stating the event was merely a “daily review,” and spoke at a “marine Festival” in Playa Baghdad on April 19th. Understanding the facts, and looking ahead, the situation remains under scrutiny.
Matamoros Mayor Addresses Visa Concerns After border Incident
Matamoros Mayor alberto Granados Favila has responded to reports that his U.S. visa was revoked following an incident at the border. The mayor refuted thes claims, characterizing the event as simply a daily review.
The Incident at Playa Baghdad
Speaking during the “Marine Festival” in Playa Baghdad, Granados Favila addressed the events of Thursday, April 19. He denied that officials from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) denied him entry into the United States.
Did you know? CBP officers have broad authority to conduct inspections at U.S. ports of entry. These inspections are aimed at enforcing U.S. laws and protecting national security.
Mayor’s Account of the Border Crossing
Granados Favila stated that he crosses into the United States frequently, including the day before the interview. I cross the United States very often, yesterday I crossed the United States, it was only a daily review like whom any person can touch him,
he explained.
Vehicle Inspection and Subsequent Entry
The mayor elaborated that authorities conducted an inspection of the vehicle he was traveling in.He acknowledged that his position as mayor might have drawn more attention to the situation. They made a review of the truck in which they circulated. Here is a small difference, as they were the mayor and they could have taken a photo, a little more noise is made, but it was finally a daily review like which any of the people we cross to the United States can touch them.
Pro Tip: Always ensure you have all necessary documentation when crossing international borders. This includes your passport, visa (if required), and any other relevant paperwork.
Purchases and return to Matamoros
According to Granados Favila, after the vehicle inspection, he was permitted to enter the United States.He stated that he made some purchases before returning to Matamoros.
Visa Status Clarification
When asked directly about the alleged visa revocation, the mayor firmly denied it. In any way,
he responded. He added,I couldn’t show it because I didn’t bring her. I do not bring it,I don’t know if you load it every day,my visa is protected at home,I do not try to load with important and official documents.
Timeline of Events
Reports indicate that on Thursday around 7:00 p.m., Mayor Granados Favila crossed from Matamoros towards Brownsville, Texas. It was at the second checkpoint where the review occurred.
Conflicting Reports
initial reports suggested that after several hours of questioning, U.S. authorities allowed the mayor to return to Mexico but revoked his visa.This version of events has been disputed by granados Favila.
