Spanish rock veterans denied entry to US

Andalusian rockers Medina Azahara have been forced to cancel an upcoming tour after a visa mix-up, becoming the latest band to be barred by US immigration

Manuel Martinez performing with Medina Azahara in Madrid © Daniel Velasco

Veteran Spanish rock band Medina Azahara have become the latest act to fall foul of ever-stricter immigration controls in the US, having been forced to cancel an American tour after their keyboardist was denied entry at the border.

According to local daily Diario Córdoba, Manuel Ibáñez erroneously answered ‘yes’ a question on the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) visa waiver form asking if “you have ever committed fraud or misrepresented yourself or others to obtain, or assist others to obtain, a visa…

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