Summary
A Venezuelan Little League baseball team, Cacique Mara, could not compete in the U.S. championship because their travel visas were denied. The U.S. government banned or limited travel from 19 countries, including Venezuela, but some athletes have received exceptions. It's unclear why this team was denied visas, while other Venezuelan teams were allowed to enter.
Key Facts
- The Cacique Mara team won the Latin American qualifier but couldn't get visas to travel to the U.S. for the Little League championship.
- The U.S. has a ban affecting travelers from 19 countries, including Venezuela, for national security reasons.
- Some athletes from these countries can still get visas for big events like the World Cup or Olympics.
- The U.S. State Department can grant exceptions for athletes on a case-by-case basis.
- Two other Venezuelan Little League teams received visas to compete in the U.S.
- The reason why Cacique Mara didn't get their visas is not clearly explained.
