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Los Ángeles Azules Face Backlash Over Silence After Deadly Iztapalapa Blast

The cumbia group's silence during a European tour is drawing demands for solidarity from the borough where 13 people died.

Overview

  • Officials report 13 fatalities and at least 43 injured from the September 10 explosion in the Mexico City borough.
  • Iztapalapa's mayor canceled planned Independence Day festivities and scheduled a civic act to honor victims.
  • The band has continued performing in Europe, with posts highlighting a London date that many users called inappropriate timing.
  • As of Sunday, the group had not issued a public message of support on its official channels.
  • The situation has intensified debate over the obligations of public figures who closely link their identity to their hometowns.