Following the events in Zapopan, where images of CJNG leader “El Mencho” were projected, authorities are seeking to punish those who promote narcoculture.
Following the controversy sparked by the projection of images of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho” and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), during a Los Alegres del Barranco concert in Zapopan, and following the recent events at the Texcoco Horse Fair, when attendees caused damage after it was announced that singer Luis R. Conríquez would not sing narcocorridos, authorities in various states across the country began proposing laws to prohibit and punish artists who glorify crime.
On April 1, during the inauguration of the new rector of the University of Guadalajara, the institution that owns the Telmex Auditorium where Los Alegres del Barranco performed, Pablo Lemus, governor of Jalisco, called for legislation at all levels of government to prohibit any type of demonstration that refers to criminal groups or actions.
“Let’s enact federal, state, and municipal legislation to prohibit these types of narcocorridos and the glorification of crime; of course, it’s possible to ban them, and we all have to do our part, and I’ll be the one to do it from the state government,” he stated.
He affirmed that during his administration, artists who ignore messages supporting criminal acts or drug cartels will be banned. In the nation’s capital, on April 10, PAN representative Laura Álvarez urged authorities to ban narcocorridos and narcoseries to prevent the glorification of organized crime from spreading.
Likewise, he asked the Attorney General’s Office, the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, and the National Guard to apply the criminal offense of apology for crime under Article 208 of the Federal Penal Code, which establishes that anyone who commits such a crime will be sentenced to one to six years in prison.
At the Texcoco State Fair on April 11, 2025, chaos erupted during a performance by Luis R. Conriquez. The artist, known for his corridos, announced he would not perform these songs due to a local ban on music glorifying violence. This decision angered the audience, leading to boos, thrown objects, and eventual rioting. Attendees damaged equipment and fought with security, forcing Conriquez to leave the stage. The ban, implemented in Texcoco and nearby municipalities, aims to curb violent themes in public events. The incident highlights tensions between artistic expression and regulatory measures in Mexico’s music scene.
Source: El Universal
