Managers and members of the Venezuelan minor league team were set to compete in a World Series baseball tournament in South Carolina before their U.S. visas were denied.
Breakdown
- Venezuelan youth baseball players were denied U.S. visas, halting their World Series dreams. 6s
- The Cacique Mara team had a formal invitation to compete in South Carolina. 11s
- U.S. entry was refused despite the State Department's prior statement to review the case. 24s
- A recent U.S. proclamation restricts entry for nationals of several countries, including Venezuela. 55s
- No specific reason was given for the visa refusal, and the State Department has not commented. 1m 17s