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Mexicali Bans Víctor Mendívil From Fiestas del Sol After Unrest at Packed Show

City officials say the veto follows the singer’s refusal to stop his set during a safety emergency.

Overview

  • Mayor Norma Alicia Bustamante confirmed the ban, citing shared responsibility with organizers and alleging Mendívil continued performing after being asked to halt.
  • Police chief Luis Felipe Chan said about 400 municipal officers will secure the next Isla de las Estrellas concert under a strict 10,000-person cap.
  • Festival leadership acknowledged crowd-control failures, and organizers were sanctioned after attendance reportedly exceeded 60,000.
  • Authorities reported roughly 20 youths detained as videos showed the singer pushing fans and attendees later smashing his vehicle’s windows.
  • Mendívil mocked the penalty on Instagram and argued that tasks such as ticket counting and police staffing were not his responsibility.