Tensions between the U.S. and Mexican political figures linked to Morena appear to be escalating. On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, reports surfaced that the U.S. government has revoked the visa of Senator Adán Augusto López Hernández, former Secretary of the Interior under President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged connections with criminal networks involved in fuel theft, known as “huachicol.”

According to journalist Raymundo Riva Palacio’s column *Estrictamente Personal*, the U.S. authorities have notified their Mexican counterparts about this decision. This move is part of a broader set of actions targeting politicians currently under scrutiny by U.S. agencies. While the revocation has not been officially confirmed by U.S. authorities, the investigation reportedly has been underway for several months, with shared intelligence between both governments.

The probe does not stop with Senator López Hernández. Riva Palacio points to possible links involving the sons of former President López Obrador—Andrés Manuel López Beltrán (“Andy”), José Ramón, and Gonzalo Alfonso López Beltrán—who are allegedly connected to the same fuel theft networks.

Additionally, the U.S. has expressed concerns to the Mexican government about what it perceives as weak actions against Hernán Bermúdez Requena, aka “El Comandante H,” former Secretary of Security in Tabasco during López Hernández’s governorship and suspected leader of the criminal group “La Barredora.”

Adán Augusto López has long been recognized as a key operator within the Obrador administration, wielding significant influence over the years.

This revelation comes amid a wave of similar reports, including the alleged visa cancellations of Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo and Tamaulipas Governor Américo Villarreal, as revealed by the *Los Angeles Times*. These developments highlight growing friction between Washington and Mexican political actors, especially regarding security and the fight against organized crime and illegal fuel trafficking.

While these reports remain unconfirmed by official U.S. sources, they continue to fuel political tensions within Mexico’s current administration, known as the Fourth Transformation (4T).

For migrants and international residents in Mexico, these events underscore the complex interplay between politics, security, and cross-border relations that can impact governance and social stability in the country. Understanding these dynamics is key to navigating the evolving political landscape.