Overview

• The band’s June 15 release “El Consejo” warns of death or prison for traffickers and has amassed nearly 80,000 YouTube views
• Jalisco’s prosecutor’s office praised the track’s positive message and indicated it may lead to a suspension of the glorification investigation
• Authorities continue investigating Los Alegres del Barranco for suspected illicit funding linked to their cartel-related performances
• In April the U.S. State Department revoked the band’s visas after they projected images of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera during a concert
• Several Mexican states have banned or fined narcocorrido performances and President Claudia Sheinbaum launched a peace-themed music competition to counter the genre