From Red Tape to Green Lights: Avoiding Visa Issues Is Crucial for Regional Mexican Acts as U.S. Tour Revenue Grows
Twelve years ago, regional Mexican bands with U.S. tour dates could generally get their visas approved without much red tape. But in the time since 9/11, like many musicians traveling to the United States, regional Mexican acts have faced heightened security, with bumps in the road sometimes resulting in denied entry and the loss of major business. And with some bands earning $100,000 per show there's a lot on the line.
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