Overview
- Grupo Firme withdrew from its headlining slot at La Onda Fest on June 1 after its visas and those of its promoter entered an administrative process at the US Embassy in Mexico.
- Festival organizers named Tito Double P as the replacement act on the Verizon Stage and confirmed that ticket terms do not allow refunds for lineup changes.
- The State Department has recently revoked or suspended visas for other Mexican musicians, including Julión Álvarez and Los Alegres del Barranco, over allegations of performing cartel-glorifying music.
- In April, lead singer Eduin Caz publicly stated that Grupo Firme avoids narcocorridos, emphasizing their focus on love and heartbreak songs.
- The US Embassy declined to discuss individual cases, citing confidentiality laws governing visa records.