Mexican singer Julión Álvarez was compelled to postpone his sold-out concert at AT&T Stadium on Saturday night after his U.S. work visa was unexpectedly revoked just a day before the event. The concert, part of Álvarez’s “4218 Tour USA 2025,” had nearly 50,000 tickets sold, marking a significant moment in his return to U.S. stages after an eight-year hiatus.
Álvarez announced the postponement via Instagram, expressing his disappointment and explaining that he and his bandmates were notified of the visa cancellation on May 23. He stated, “It’s a situation that is out of our hands. That’s the information I have and what I can share.”
The U.S. State Department declined to comment on the specifics of the visa revocation, citing confidentiality laws.
This incident follows previous visa issues for Álvarez. In 2017, his U.S. visa was revoked due to alleged ties to drug trafficker Raúl Flores Hernández, allegations he denied. He was removed from the U.S. Treasury’s sanctions list in 2022, allowing him to resume performances in the United States.
Promoters CMN and Copar Music are working to reschedule the concert, assuring fans that previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date. Refund details will be provided for those unable to attend the rescheduled event.
Álvarez, known for blending banda, norteña, and mariachi music, has a substantial fanbase, with nearly 17 million monthly Spotify listeners.
The visa revocation of Álvarez adds to a series of similar incidents involving Mexican artists. Recently, members of the band Los Alegres del Barranco had their visas revoked after projecting the image of a drug cartel leader during a performance.
As fans await further updates, Álvarez expressed hope to reunite with his Texas audience soon, stating, “If God permits, we will be in touch to provide more information.”
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