The singer had to interrupt his career in the neighboring country and break all commercial relations with American companies
The interpreter He left the US blacklist, for which he was forced to interrupt his career in the US. Photo: Instagram/@ julionfansalvarez
Julión Álvarez confirmed his removal from the black list of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States Department of the Treasury, in which he was integrated in 2017 due to his alleged link with businessman Raúl Flores Hernández, allegedly linked to drug trafficking.
Furthermore, it should be noted that In 2018 his name was linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), because his music promoter, Jesús Pérez Alvear, was accused of laundering money on behalf of this criminal group.
By its appearance in this listing, the Mexican regional interpreter interrupted his activity in the neighboring country and his music left the digital platforms. Since, as mentioned on the official OFAC website, this body “manages and applies economic and commercial sanctions based on the objectives of US foreign policy and national security.”
Julión left to give concerts in the US and his music came out of streaming platforms. Capture video: @VideosVirales69
Among the penalties is the prohibition of having commercial activity in the country and the freezing of bank accounts opened in the nation.US citizens are also prohibited from doing business with the individuals and organizations listed on the OFAC website.
Julion came off the blacklist and is now allowed to do business with people and companies in the United States. Photo: EFE/José Méndez/Archive
But, now that his name has been removed from the list, Julión Álvarez will be able to offer concerts in the United States and negotiate the return of his music to the platforms.< /b> At a press conference he stated that he will be able to do business “even with American companies and individuals.”
The singer admitted that he would regain freedom to establish relations with the United States: “It has a lot to do with the relationship with digital platforms and the main activity of Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda, which is music.” He explained that his team will be informed about the procedure to follow to obtain the necessary VISA to take his music to other countries.
Users on social networks have expressed their happiness at the possible return of the artist to the world of music streaming. On Twitter you can read comments like: “I no longer wanted to drink but Julión Álvarez will soon return to Spotify, it will be one of the best days in a long time”, “We have to collect signatures so that Apple Music and Spotify forgive Julión Álvarez”, “Everyone We are after the same dream: That Spotify forgive Julión Álvarez”
The singer He said that the scandal over his alleged relationship with drug trafficking “marked a before and after.” Capture: Facebook Los Pasos de Julion
For his part, the artist was also happy and excited. He even stated in the press conference: “ There is a July before and a July after that I can share with all of you . These are situations that all the people around me, the work team, family, had to experience.”
It should be remembered that, although his legal situation in Mexico was resolved in 2018, the scandal affected his image in the world of music. In an interview he stated that he had to say “See you there” and losing friendship with public figures such as Christian Nodal, with whom he lost the opportunity to collaborate, despite his closeness to the family of Belinda’s ex-fiancé.
Due to the consequences he had to face due to the accusations against him, Julión said he did not agree with removing the past. This after various people from the entertainment world were singled out in the controversial book Emma and the other ladies of Narco by journalist Anabel Hernández García.
Among the people mentioned in the work is the host Galilea Montijo, who was seen in the company of Álvarez in a prestigious restaurant in Guadalajara in 2021, to which she assured that they are great friends.