Citing corruption, U.S. bans former Honduras president, family
24 Jul 2021, 11:15 GMT+10
WASHINGTON D.C.: The Biden administration has barred former Honduran President Porfirio "Pepe" Lobo Sosa and his wife, Rosa Elena Bonilla Avila, from entering the United States due to what was called their "significant corruption" while in office.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the announcements, also banning their children.
"These designations reaffirm the U.S. commitment to combating the corruption and disregard for the rule of law that hinders progress in Honduras," Blinken said. "The Department will continue to use all available tools to promote accountability for corrupt actors and combat impunity, in the region and globally."