"His Puerto Rican residency, pointedly titled No me quiero ir de aqui (I Don't Want to Leave Here), has lasted three months and has brought in at least $200 million to the island, according to Forbes estimates. However, in a very measured decision, he has decided not to expand that tour to the United States. Until now, he had simply said that it wasn't necessary. But now, he's gone a step further."
"Was it because of his concern about Latinos in the United States, about mass deportations, the interviewer asks. Man, honestly, yes, he replies. There were many reasons why I didn't show up in the U.S., and none of them were out of hate I've performed there many times, the singer clarifies in the interview. All of [the shows] have been successful. All of them have been magnificent. I've enjoyed connecting with Latinos who have been living in the U.S."
Bad Bunny is one of the world's biggest music stars and his Puerto Rico residency, No me quiero ir de aqui (I Don't Want to Leave Here), ran three months and generated an estimated $200 million for the island. He chose not to expand that residency into the continental United States, citing concern about ICE raids and mass deportations impacting Latino communities. He has performed in the U.S. many times and values connecting with Latino audiences there. The decision reflects a measured response to immigration enforcement realities rather than dislike of U.S. fans.
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