Controversy Surrounding Fyre Festival 2

Billy McFarland, founder of the disastrous 2017 Fyre Festival, is planning a Fyre Festival 2 in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, despite lack of permits and skepticism from local authorities. The original festival scammed attendees and failed, leading to McFarland serving prison time for financial crimes.

Fyre Festival 2 Announcement by Billy McFarland

Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland announces plans for Fyre Festival 2 after returning from prison, offering tickets ranging from $1,400 to over $1 million for a luxurious event in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. The original Fyre Festival ended in disaster in 2017, but McFarland is determined to make a successful comeback.

Sexual Assault by National Guard Members in Isla Mujeres

Three members of Mexico’s National Guard face state charges for sexually assaulting an underage female in Isla Mujeres. Authorities trying to cover up that the suspects are National Guard members on duty during the assault. The officers extorted the victims before assaulting the teen female.