Overview

• Luis R. Conriquez announced during a Texcoco concert that he was barred from performing narcocorridos, prompting audience outrage and violent disruptions.
• Nearly 20 concertgoers stormed the stage, destroying instruments and sound equipment, though no injuries were reported according to officials.
• President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed her opposition to outright bans on narcocorridos but emphasized restrictions on lyrics promoting violence and drug culture.
• Several Mexican states, including Nayarit and Baja California, have already banned narcocorridos at public events as part of broader efforts to curb their influence.
• The controversy has drawn international attention, with the U.S. recently revoking visas for a band that displayed a cartel leader's image during a performance.