Top Mexican Official Fears 'Racist' U.S. Entry Ban After Criticism in 'The Invisible Coup'

Alejandro Robles Gómez, a senior Morena Party official, worries his comments against 'Americanized' Mexicans in Peter Schweizer's book could lead to him being denied entry to the U.S.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Alejandro Robles Gómez, the Secretary for Mexicans Living Abroad for Mexico's ruling Morena Party, expressed concern that comments he made criticizing 'Americanized' Mexicans, which were featured in Peter Schweizer's book 'The Invisible Coup,' could result in him being denied entry to the United States by a 'racist agent' at the border. Robles claimed the book's portrayal of his remarks could make it harder for him to do his job, which involves working with Morena chapters in the U.S.

Why it matters

The Invisible Coup details how the Mexican government under President Claudia Sheinbaum has supported mass migration and agitated against U.S. immigration enforcement, with officials like Robles disparaging Mexicans who assimilate into American culture. Robles' fears highlight the political tensions between the U.S. and Mexico over immigration issues.

The details

In the book, Schweizer documented comments Robles made in public interviews, where he referred to Mexicans who did not feel antagonism towards the U.S. as 'vendepatrias,' or 'traitors.' Robles also claimed some Mexicans 'prefer to be an imperialist colony, being part of the United States.' In response, Robles accused Schweizer of promoting a 'white supremacist' agenda and mischaracterizing his remarks.

  • Robles made the comments featured in The Invisible Coup in April 2025.
  • The Invisible Coup has been on the New York Times bestseller list for three weeks as of February 2026.

The players

Alejandro Robles Gómez

The Secretary for Mexicans Living Abroad for Mexico's ruling Morena Party, who has criticized 'Americanized' Mexicans in comments featured in Peter Schweizer's book The Invisible Coup.

Peter Schweizer

The author of The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon, a bestselling book that details how the Mexican government has supported mass migration and agitated against U.S. immigration enforcement.

Claudia Sheinbaum

The Marxist President of Mexico, whose government is heavily featured in The Invisible Coup for its open support of mass migration and agitation against immigration enforcement in the U.S.

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What they’re saying

“We all fear the immigration interview when we enter the US. I could be in front of a racist agent, complete with these prejudices, and if they googled me and found the Schweizer accusations against me, they could deny me entrance or maybe confiscate my visa.”

— Alejandro Robles Gómez, Secretary for Mexicans Living Abroad, Morena Party (Mexico Solidarity Project)

“Not being able to travel to the US will definitely make it harder for me to do my job. The US has many Morena chapters, and Schweizer mentions this too. They also will be more at risk of an ICE raid if they have a meeting.”

— Alejandro Robles Gómez, Secretary for Mexicans Living Abroad, Morena Party (Mexico Solidarity Project)

What’s next

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The takeaway

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