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👋 Remember when artists always put U.S. markets first, no matter what? After years of chasing American dollars, Bad Bunny just made fan safety more important than tour revenue.

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🌴 Immigration Climate Affects Concert Tours

Bad Bunny just revealed the real reason behind one of 2025's most controversial touring decisions.

Most global superstars include major U.S. markets in their world tours as standard practice. Bad Bunny said "not this time" and excluded the entire United States from his Debi Tirar Mas Fotos World Tour, citing specific concerns about ICE enforcement at his shows.

The decision details:

• Puerto Rico residency replaces U.S. dates allowing American fans to travel to the unincorporated territory instead

• ICE presence concerns were primary factor in avoiding mainland U.S. venues during current political climate

• Previous successful U.S. tours make this an intentional strategy shift rather than market avoidance

What makes this significant: Any artist choosing to skip the world's largest music market represents a major business risk. Bad Bunny basically prioritized fan safety over guaranteed revenue, acknowledging that Latino concertgoers could face immigration enforcement even at entertainment events.

The strategic reasoning: Rather than calling U.S. performances "unnecessary" as previously stated, Bad Bunny clarified his decision stems from legitimate safety concerns for his audience. The Puerto Rico option allows American fans access while avoiding potential enforcement scenarios at mainland venues.

The broader context: This launches as immigration enforcement has intensified across multiple states, making concert venues potential sites of concern for Latino communities regardless of legal status.

Bottom line: This isn't about rejecting American audiences - it's about risk assessment in an uncertain enforcement environment. Bad Bunny chose a solution that keeps fans safe while maintaining accessible tour options 🎤

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