Three weeks after Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda announced the cancellation of her U.S. visitor visa, many questions linger. But one thing is certain: The incident has put an uncomfortable spotlight on the governor, who has been an up-and-coming politician in Mexico’s ruling MORENA Party.

The Trump administration began to put travel restrictions on Mexican politicians it believes are connected to “drug corruption” as early as last month, ProPublica reported. But it’s unclear whether that has anything to do with Avila’s visa revocation — or what evidence, if any, U.S. officials have against the governor.

The news has set off a firestorm of criticism and speculation in Mexico.

Baja California journalists have been probing Avila’s link to a $4.45 million residence in no

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