EntertainmentFyre Festival 2: Without confirmed location Mexican authorities deny realization

Billy McFarlandentrepreneur behind the fraud of Fyre festivalcontinues to promote the second edition – even without any official confirmation that the event will actually happen. Scheduled to take place between May 30 and June 2, the festival has no confirmed place, and Mexican authorities are still denying it.

In early March, when tickets were put up for sale, the Mexican Isla Mujeres island – supposedly the chosen place – issued a statement denying that any event called “Fyre fest 2“It was scheduled to take place there. Given the negative, the organizers announced the transfer of the event to Playa del Carmen, also on the Mexican Caribbean coast.

This week, McFarland He published a video on social networks promising a programming with “DJs, rappers, reggae artists, pop stars, as well as athletes, divers, models, riders and content creators.” Among the names already announced is the former player of NFLAntonio Brownknown for both their sports skills and controversial behaviors.

McFarland It also released images of a supposed press conference held last Friday (4), alleging the presence of local authorities, such as the Secretary of Security Citizen of Playa del Carmen, Raúl Tassinari González. However, the city government has reaffirmed the event again, reaffirming that the event has no official support.

“There will be no event called ‘Fyre 2’ in Playa del Carmen. There is no record or planning. This government prioritizes order, security and truth. Follow our official channels, ”said the city in a statement published on social networks.

#CommunicateOcioficial || En Playa del Carmen will not be held Ningún Event Llammado “Fyre 2”.

There is no record Ni Planificación.
This Gobierno prioritizes El Ordon, La Seguridad y La Verdad.
Sigue nude Canales Oficiales.#Playadelcarmen#GOBIERNOCONCONCONSBILIDADpic.twitter.com/jn2auni64x

– Ayuntamiento by Playa del Carmen (@gobpdc) April 3, 2025

Meanwhile, a report from the program Good Morning Americafrom the network ABC Newstried to reserve accommodations with a promotional code provided by the Fyre festivalwithout success. The hotel consulted reported that the code was invalid.

In response to the growing criticism and doubts about the viability of the event, the organizers released a statement stating that they are working together with the government of Playa del Carmen since March 5. The team promises to make public all documents, permissions and proof of payment.

THE Fyre He has operated as a legitimate partner with the government of Playa del Carmen and followed all the processes and procedures necessary to hold an event legally. ”

First Fyre festivalin 2017, it was marked as one of the greatest failures in the recent history of entertainment. Sold as a luxury experience on a paradise island in Bahamas, the event became a logistical chaos that generated lawsuits, millionaire losses and a prison sentence to McFarlandwhich fulfilled four years for fraud.

Less than two months to the expected date, and without official confirmation of the place, full lineup or structure, the Fyre festival 2 Raise signs of alert again about its realization.

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