Mexican singer Julión Álvarez has postponed a planned concert in Arlington, Texas, after the United States revoked his work visa and those of his band, the performer announced Friday.
Álvarez revealed the development in a video posted on his Instagram account, stating that he and his team had been notified by US authorities earlier that day.
The concert was scheduled for Saturday at a stadium in Arlington. Álvarez said he did not know the reason for the visa revocation but added that he and event promoter Cárdenas Marketing Network (CMN) hoped to reschedule the performance.
“Mil disculpas a todos ustedes and, if God allows, we’ll stay in touch to provide more information,” Álvarez said in Spanish during the video message.
In a statement, CMN said approximately 50,000 tickets had been sold for the event and confirmed they would remain valid for the new date.
“Ticket holders will receive further instructions by email in the coming days. Those unable to attend the rescheduled event will be given details on how to request a refund,” the company said.
CNN, which first reported the story, contacted the US State Department and Department of Homeland Security for comment. A spokesperson for the State Department said visa records are confidential and declined to comment on the case.
In 2017, Álvarez was sanctioned by the US Treasury Department over alleged links to drug trafficking networks, which he denied. He was removed from the sanctions list in 2022.
Earlier this year, he performed three consecutive concerts in Los Angeles.
The incident comes amid broader scrutiny of US visa policies affecting high-profile performers.
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