Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, a 28-year-old Mexican tourist with a valid visa, died in Florida after being struck by a truck while fleeing federal immigration officers. His death, the third in a week involving ICE encounters, has prompted the Mexican government to request a review of migrant deaths.
Chinese human rights lawyer Wu Shaoping, who fled China in 2019 and sought asylum in the US, was arrested by ICE in Pennsylvania while working as an Amazon courier. His detention raises fears of deportation to China, where he could face persecution for his activism, with his immigration hearing set for July 27.
Following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced federal prosecutors will focus on combating 'birth tourism.' The Justice Department will investigate and prosecute those who fraudulently exploit the immigration system, despite the government conceding the exact scale of the problem is unknown.
Several countries are implementing new visa regulations starting July 1. The US introduces a fast-track tourist visa program for an extra fee, Australia raises minimum salaries for migrant workers, Japan significantly increases entry visa fees, and Vietnam mandates health declarations for all travelers.
Italy's diplomatic source stated that the country does not support the proposed EU ban on tourist visas for Russian citizens. This comes as the European Commission prepares to tighten visa policies this fall, potentially prohibiting Russians, Belarusians, and Iranians from entering the EU as tourists.
Japan is set to increase tourist visa fees fivefold, from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000 for single-entry and ¥6,000 to ¥30,000 for multiple-entry, effective July 1, 2026. This is the first revision since 1978, aimed at covering administrative costs and inflation. The government expects minimal impact on tourism.
Sri Lanka is becoming a hub for transnational cybercrime as Chinese-run scam operations relocate from Southeast Asia. Police report an alarming increase, with nearly 700 foreigners arrested this year. Recent raids in Colombo uncovered fake documents and large sums of money.
Sweden's migration minister called for stricter EU tourist visa rules for Russians, deeming it "insane" for them to holiday in Europe while Ukrainians die in the war. A letter from 11 nations urged the EU to harmonize restrictions, citing a rise in visas issued.
