US Visa Waiver Program: Chileans Fear Crackdown Amid Entry Permit Cancellations

Chileans are facing concerns that the US may revoke their visa-free access under the Trump administration due to a rash of last-minute entry permit cancellations and criticism from American lawmakers. The exact numbers are unclear, but cases like Luz Maria Izquierdo's, who was unable to travel to the US despite having a visa waiver, have stoked concern that Chile may be about to lose its right to visa waivers. High-profile crimes blamed on Chileans have put the country in the cross-hairs of US authorities.