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Justin Bieber apologizes to Argentina as hundreds of fans protest tour ban

Never say never? Hundreds of Beliebers marched through Buenos Aires on Saturday some sporting Canadian flags to ask that authorities in Argentina let singing star Justin Bieber perform there.

Canadian singer accused of sending bodyguards to attack a photographer during 2013 visit to Buenos Aires

Argentine Beliebers call on government to let pop star perform

8 years ago
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Justin Bieber tweeted he was unable to perform in the country due to 'legal conditions'

Never say never? Hundreds of Beliebersmarched throughBuenos Aireson Saturday some sporting Canadian flags to ask thatauthorities in Argentinalet singing starJustin Bieber perform there.

The Canadian-born singeris embroiled ina judicial case in the South American country,accused of allegedly sending bodyguards toattack a photographer outside a Buenos Aires nightclub during a 2013visit.An Argentine judge issued an arrest warrant for Bieber in April 2015after he didn't return to the country to answer questions about the incident.

Bieber weighed in on the controversy last week in a series of tweets, telling fans he is not allowed to perform there. He said he would like to play in Argentina on his Purpose world tour, but couldn't "until the legal conditions change there."

In response, many young androwdy Bieber-lovingArgentinians took to the streets incentral Buenos Aires, and rallied behind the hashtag #MarchaBelieber. Supporters were draped in flags andBieber apparel, and had their face paintedwith the singer's initials.

Many carriedsigns popular sayings included"Argentina Needs Justin" and "Right ToMusic."

One of the demonstrators told reporters that if the judge in the case "has aheart," he will letBieberperform in Argentina.

Bieber weighed in on the controversy last week in a series of tweets. He told fans he wouldlike to play in Argentinaon his Purpose world tour, but "until the legalconditions change thereI can't."

With files from CBC News