Mexican Band Grupo Firme Cancels US Festival Show After Visa Denial

Grupo Firme, a leading Mexican regional music band, has canceled its scheduled performance at the La Onda Fest in Napa Valley due to the suspension of their visas by the U.S. government. The visas of the group and their team are currently under "administrative review" at the U.S. Embassy, making their participation impossible. This visa suspension is part of a broader move by the Trump administration targeting Mexican artists associated with the "narco-corridos" genre, which is criticized for allegedly glorifying cartel violence, though the music also reflects the harsh realities faced by Mexican youth. The U.S. State Department has kept visa case details confidential, but prior actions include revoking visas of other Mexican musicians for similar reasons. La Onda festival organizers announced that Tito Double P will replace Grupo Firme at the event. Grupo Firme has expressed intent to provide updates on future U.S. appearances despite the current setback.