ICE Fears And Performer Visa Revocations Cancel Latino Festivals; Las Vegas Tourism Down 12%

Visa denials, revocations and administrative reviews for Spanish-language performers have led to widespread concert and festival cancellations, hurting artists and organizers. Prominent acts had appearances canceled or delayed, and festival producers say events like the Michelada festival lost millions when headliners' visas were revoked or questioned. Organizers report ripple effects on local businesses, contractors, restaurants and tourism-dependent economies such as Las Vegas, which saw a drop in visitors. Producers and talent agents say enforcement and fear of ICE are suppressing attendance and cultural expression, while the State Department declined to comment on specific visa actions.