
Grupo Firme Visa Revoked: A Blow to Corridos Music and Free Speech?
Grupo Firme's Napa show cancellation spotlights concerns over US visa revocations for Latino artists. The popular Mexican band Grupo Firme was forced to cancel their performance at La Onda Fest in Napa Valley after their US visas were revoked. This incident has sparked a debate about the potential impact on Latino music artists and freedom of expression in the United States. "This is very alarming," said one of the hosts in the mitú Daily News video discussing the event. The video highlights the band's previous announcement to stop performing songs that glorify crime, raising questions about whether this decision played a role in the visa revocation. The situation raises concerns about potential censorship and the challenges faced by Latino artists navigating the US entertainment industry. The incident serves as a reminder of the complexities surrounding immigration and artistic expression in the US.