Óscar Arias: Former Costa Rican president who compared Trump to ‘Roman emperor’ says US has revoked his visa | CNN

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Key Points

Former Costa Rican President Óscar Arias, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, has had his US visa revoked.

Arias, known for his outspoken views, attributes the possible cancellation to his criticisms of former US President Donald Trump, comparing him to a Roman Emperor in social media posts.

He also criticized Trump and Vice President Pence for alleged insulting and threatening behavior towards Ukrainian President Zelensky.

Despite the revocation, Arias remains defiant and asserts that he will not be silenced.

The US State Department has yet to issue a formal statement.

Details

  • Arias served two terms as Costa Rican president (1986-1990 and 2006-2010).
  • He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987 for his peacemaking efforts in Central America.
  • Arias's social media posts were critical of Trump and his policies.
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