While Mexico grapples with deadly floods, escalating violence in Sinaloa, and widespread insecurity, federal deputies drew criticism this week for organizing a tribute to the legendary musical group Sonora Santanera—complete with a dance party inside the Congress hall. The event, held on October 21, 2025, was part of a cultural recognition initiative, but its timing has ignited backlash across social media and civil society.
The tribute featured live music, speeches, and dancing by lawmakers and guests, celebrating Sonora Santanera’s decades-long contribution to Mexican music. Photos and videos from the event showed smiling deputies swaying to tropical rhythms under decorative lights, while rescue teams in Veracruz continued searching for victims of catastrophic floods that have claimed over 70 lives.
Critics argue that the celebration was tone-deaf, given the country’s ongoing emergencies. In Sinaloa, clashes between armed groups and security forces have turned several municipalities into virtual war zones. Meanwhile, thousands remain displaced due to flooding in Poza Rica, Tuxpan, and other regions.
Human rights advocates and opposition leaders condemned the event as a display of political detachment. “This is not the time for dancing,” one legislator remarked. “It’s the time for action, solidarity, and accountability.”
Supporters of the tribute defended it as a cultural gesture, emphasizing the importance of honoring national icons. However, the optics of celebration amid crisis have fueled public frustration and renewed calls for Congress to prioritize emergency response and security reform.
As Mexico faces mounting challenges, the disconnect between political ceremony and public suffering continues to deepen, raising questions about leadership, empathy, and institutional priorities.
In social networks, many citizens state that the Congress Hall building had never been used to host a concert in previous administrations.
Source: OEM
