Julión Álvarez AT&T Stadium show postponed after singer denied entry to US
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 24: Singer Julion Alvarez speaks during a press conference for the new production 'De Hoy En Adelante, Que Te Vaya Bien' at Hotel Presidente Intercontinental on November 24, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jaime
ARLINGTON, Texas - Popular Mexican singer Julión Álvarez had to postpone his sold-out concert in Arlington, Texas on Saturday after he was unable to enter the U.S. due to visa issues.
Julión Álvarez unable to enter country
What we know:
Promoters announced the postponement on Friday, saying that Álvarez was unable to enter the country due to "unforeseen circumstances."
In a post on Instagram, the singer explained that his work visa had been canceled.
Nearly 50,000 tickets had been sold for the May 24 show at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
Promoter CMN and Copar Music say that they are working to reschedule the show as soon as possible, with all previously purchased tickets being honored for the new date.
Anyone who cannot attend the new date will receive details about how to get a refund.
The "Póngamonos de Acuerdo" and "Te Hubieras Ido Antes" singer was set to launch his 4218 Tour in the U.S.
No tour dates had been announced.
What we don't know:
At this time, it is not clear why Álvarez's visa was revoked.
What they're saying:
"It’s a situation that is out of our hands. That’s the information I have and what I can share," Álvarez said in the video. "I apologize to all of you, and if God permits, we will be in touch to provide more information."
Previous visa issues
The backstory:
Álvarez played in Los Angeles in April, marking his return to the United States after his work visa was canceled in 2017.
A statement from the U.S. Treasury claimed Álvarez, along with several others, had connections to a drug trafficker and cartels.
The singer was removed from the sanctions list in 2022 and regained his visa.
The Source: Information in this article comes from AT&T Stadium, the Instagram account for Julión Álvarez, promoter CMN and past statements by the U.S. Treasury Department.