The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, reiterated her stance against the prohibition of narcocorridos after the Jalisco State Prosecutor's Office charged the members of the musical group Los Alegres del Barranco for alleged apologizing for crime during a concert in Zapopan, Jalisco.
The members of Los Alegres del Barranco included explicit mentions and images of 'El Mencho' in their performance, which generated controversy and led the Prosecutor's Office to open several investigations. Despite the accusations, the group repeated this practice at a concert in Uruapan, Michoacán.
In a press conference, Sheinbaum stated that her position is not to prohibit narcocorridos, but rather to promote other types of music. She suggested that it is preferable to guide and educate rather than censor. The president mentioned that society rejects not only narcocorridos but also other varieties of music that glorify violence.
Sheinbaum pointed out that the case of Los Alegres del Barranco could be a lesson to avoid such prohibitions. She affirmed that narcocorridos are not inherently bad, but the problem lies in the lyrics of the songs. In light of the rise of this music genre, the president announced the 'Mexico Sings' festival, a contest aimed at promoting regional Mexican music with positive content.
In summary, Sheinbaum advocates for education and guidance instead of the direct prohibition of narcocorridos, considering it important to foster musical content that does not glorify violence or drug use.
