Republicanos no aprobarán fondos para seguridad en EEUU hasta que Chile sea expulsado de Visa Waiver

As a writer for a news site, an article about the Republican’s decision to withhold funds for security in the US until Chile is expelled from the Visa Waiver Program caught my attention. The article highlights how a group of Republican congressmen have threatened to hold up funding for US security agencies until Chile is no longer part of the Visa Waiver Program.

The Republican lawmakers argue that Chile does not meet the criteria for visa-free travel and is a potential security risk to the US. They pointed out that Chile has a high rate of visa overstays and fails to share adequate intelligence about potential terrorist threats.

The Visa Waiver Program allows travelers from 39 countries to enter the US for up to 90 days without a visa. To qualify, countries must meet strict security standards, including sharing criminal and terrorist information with the US government. Chile has been part of the program since 2014.

This action by the Republican congressmen could potentially affect millions of travelers and cause significant disruptions at US ports of entry. However, it should be noted that this is not the first time that the US has expelled a country from the Visa Waiver Program. In 2015, the US removed three countries (Chad, Libya, and Yemen) from the program due to security concerns.

Overall, the Republican’s decision to withhold funds for US security until Chile is expelled from the Visa Waiver Program highlights the importance of national security and the potential risks that come with visa-free travel. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of the Visa Waiver Program and the criteria for inclusion.