July 28Jul 28 Quote WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - The United States is reviewing a decision to deny entry to a Venezuelan Little League team that had been due to compete in an international baseball tournament in South Carolina, the State Department said on Saturday. Cacique Mara Little League is now out of contention for this year's 2025 Senior League Baseball World Series, which begins on Saturday in Easley, South Carolina, Little League International said in a statement. The team was unable to obtain the necessary entry visas, a development that was "extremely disappointing, especially to these young athletes," the organization said, adding that a Mexican team would compete in its place so that the tournament could go forward. U.S. President Donald Trump last month issued a proclamation barring entry to people from 12 countries and restricting entry by nationals of seven others, including Venezuela. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Saturday. The State Department, however, said it was reviewing the matter. "Our consular officers are currently working to review the case to confirm proper procedures were followed and necessary appeals were submitted by the visa applicants," a spokesperson said. In the Latin America region, Cacique Mara had finished with a record of 5-0, according to Little League. The 2025 Senior League Baseball World Series will be held from July 26 to August 2. US reviewing visa denial for Venezuelan Little League players, State Department says | Reuters This is severely fucked up. I watch this shit every year, is this who we are now? Edited July 28Jul 28 by Brian Fantana Forgot link
July 28Jul 28 I guess it's better than the kids getting here, getting detained by the gestapo, and then sent to dog pens to tease alligators. We saved them from themselves, apparently.
July 28Jul 28 Just got to sign them up with endorsements. This such petty shit. Hope we relent and they win it all. Meanwhile. Approximately 28% of players on Major League Baseball (MLB) Opening Day rosters come from Latin American countries. Specifically, 264 players from 19 different countries outside the US were on MLB rosters in 2024, including those on the injured and inactive lists. The Dominican Republic is the leading contributor of Latin American players to MLB. More on this here. https://www.batdigest.com/blog/mlb-players-by-country/
July 28Jul 28 1 hour ago, Brian Fantana said: US reviewing visa denial for Venezuelan Little League players, State Department says | Reuters This is severely fucked up. I watch this shit every year, is this who we are now? Yes, yes it is. Land of the free, home of the petty shithead that's scared of it's own shadow.
July 28Jul 28 1 hour ago, Brian Fantana said: US reviewing visa denial for Venezuelan Little League players, State Department says | Reuters This is severely fucked up. I watch this shit every year, is this who we are now? No you don’t. This is the senior league team, no one watches or cares about that. A Little League team from Venezuela is still coming to the LLWS in Williamsport in August. Cardenales LL from Barquisimeto won the Latin American regional. Try not to fall for rage bait.
July 28Jul 28 1 hour ago, InkaUtexas said: Just got to sign them up with endorsements. This such petty shit. Hope we relent and they win it all. Meanwhile. Approximately 28% of players on Major League Baseball (MLB) Opening Day rosters come from Latin American countries. Specifically, 264 players from 19 different countries outside the US were on MLB rosters in 2024, including those on the injured and inactive lists. The Dominican Republic is the leading contributor of Latin American players to MLB. More on this here. https://www.batdigest.com/blog/mlb-players-by-country/
July 28Jul 28 16 minutes ago, Helobious said: No you don’t. This is the senior league team, no one watches or cares about that. A Little League team from Venezuela is still coming to the LLWS in Williamsport in August. Cardenales LL from Barquisimeto won the Latin American regional. Try not to fall for rage bait. Bruh. It's Reuters reporting what the US State Department said in a release. If that makes you ragey, that's on you
July 28Jul 28 Author 17 minutes ago, Helobious said: No you don’t. This is the senior league team, no one watches or cares about that. A Little League team from Venezuela is still coming to the LLWS in Williamsport in August. Cardenales LL from Barquisimeto won the Latin American regional. Try not to fall for rage bait. You're a fucking idiot. Seriously, how can you get dumber with each post? It's incredible.
July 28Jul 28 Just now, Brian Fantana said: You're a fucking idiot. Seriously, how can you get dumber with each post? It's incredible. You confused the senior league World Series for the 10x more famous Little league World Series, but I’m the idiot?
July 28Jul 28 17 minutes ago, Helobious said: You confused the senior league World Series for the 10x more famous Little league World Series, but I’m the idiot?
July 28Jul 28 Author 22 minutes ago, Helobious said: You confused the senior league World Series for the 10x more famous Little league World Series, but I’m the idiot? Dude, get off the internet.
July 28Jul 28 I don’t agree with much of the current admins immigration policy, most of all the masked thugs rounding up people with impunity. But a team being denied visas has happened before and will always happen. And OP seemed to think this was for the much more famous LLWS, but it’s not.
July 28Jul 28 Author 13 minutes ago, Helobious said: I don’t agree with much of the current admins immigration policy, most of all the masked thugs rounding up people with impunity. But a team being denied visas has happened before and will always happen. And OP seemed to think this was for the much more famous LLWS, but it’s not. It doesn't matter what league it was you stupid fuck Way to entirely miss the point and derail the thread with your complete and utter stupidity holy shit
July 28Jul 28 20 minutes ago, bschoolprof said: what the hell league you been playin in? California penal.
July 28Jul 28 2 hours ago, Gil Bang said: Yes, yes it is. Land of the free, home of the petty shithead that's scared of it's own shadow. Yeah I don’t get why we keep asking “is this who we are” YES IT IS We declared that loudly and proudly last November. This country fucking sucks donkey tits unless you’re white, American, straight and Christian.
July 28Jul 28 59 minutes ago, Brian Fantana said: It doesn't matter what league it was you stupid fuck Way to entirely miss the point and derail the thread with your complete and utter stupidity holy shit Exactly. Doesn't matter if it's 10-12 year olds or 13-16 year olds, Trump is still fucking kids.
July 28Jul 28 Williamsport is the only one that should be referred to as the Little League World Series. Point to Helo.
July 28Jul 28 Author 24 minutes ago, AbeFroman said: Williamsport is the only one that should be referred to as the Little League World Series. Point to Helo.
July 29Jul 29 8 hours ago, Brian Fantana said: Disney. But seriously, Little League International tournaments are about bringing people from all nations together in commonality to enjoy the sport of baseball at the youth level.
July 29Jul 29 6 hours ago, F250 said: Little League International tournaments are about bringing people from all nations together in commonality to enjoy the sport of baseball at the youth level. Or for some grifting. I bet it’s more about the grifting.
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