Overview

• Rodrigo de la Cadena published an open letter on July 17 accusing Campeche’s Directorate of Culture of systematically ignoring and obstructing his bolero initiatives
• He contrasted that treatment with Veracruz’s recent commissioning of his Festival Mundial del Bolero, which drew over 10,000 attendees and created work for hundreds of artists
• ICAECAM director Mónica Sosa replied via WhatsApp claiming ongoing support, but de la Cadena said her message arrived too late and pointed out he self-funded the concerts she cited
• He outlined nine unbacked proposals—from recording an album of local composers to producing a televised series for Canal Once—that were never recognized by the state
• He said his appeal stems from frustration rather than rancor and reaffirmed his readiness to collaborate if Campeche’s government engages in genuine cultural dialogue