The CHC Warns: Trump’s Immigration Policy Threatens the 2026 World Cup
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) of the United States, composed of Democratic lawmakers of Hispanic origin, has expressed its concern about the impact of the immigration policy of the Donald Trump administration on the success of the 2026 World Cup, which will be held on U.S. soil. In a letter addressed to the Republican leader and the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, the CHC argues that the government’s aggressive stance on immigration and security poses a serious threat to the success, public safety, and international perception of the sporting event.The letter, signed by figures such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Maxwell Frost, Greg Casar, and Alex Padilla, highlights the group’s support for the organization of the 2026 World Cup and the opportunities it offers. However, the CHC believes that the current government’s track record does not guarantee the hospitality, accessibility, and security that international fans and participants deserve. The letter mentions the increase in tension in Los Angeles following the immigration raids, the city that will host the tournament, and the ban on entry and the granting of visas to citizens of several countries, including Cuba and Venezuela, as examples of the policies that generate concern. The CHC has requested a response from the government before June 27, detailing plans for visa facilitation, operations at ports of entry, and the protection of civil rights during the World Cup. The group is committed to monitoring these aspects in the coming months to ensure the success of the tournament. The 2026 World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The Trump administration’s aggressive immigration raids are one of the factors being cited for the slow ticket sales that the Club World Cup, another event organized by FIFA, the supreme governing body of football, is experiencing so far, which started last June 14 in the USA.“With the United States on the verge of hosting the world’s largest sporting event, which is expected to attract more than six million international visitors, the CHC demands clarity and accountability from the Administration on how it intends to fulfill the responsibilities of the United States as a global host.”
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