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Mexican Band Banned from Entering the U.S. Fires Back With Song About the Consequences of Crime

After the Sinaloan band, Los Alegres del Barranco had their U.S. visas revoked for glorifying organized crime, they have released a cautionary song.

Latin Times

Mexican Band at Center of 'Narco' Music Scandal Compares Itself to The Beatles

At a recent court appearance, a spokesperson for the band wore a Beatles shirt to make a statement about government persecution of musicians.

Latin Times

Chicago's Michelada Fest 2025 Canceled: Trump's Immigration Rules Block Mexican Artists

Known for blending the best of Mexican music, culture, and spicy beer cocktails, the Michaelada Fest has announced the cancellation of its 2025 edition due to rising concerns over artist visa denials under the administration of Donald Trump.

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Mexico Is Trying to Silence 'Narco Ballads'—Los Tigres del Norte Blame Trump

Jorge Hernández, lead singer and accordionist of La Banda de todas las Bandas, has a very deep understanding of the story behind the recent measures against "narcocorridos." Los Tigres del Norte accept the veto and even wonder if they need to change the name of the corridos.

Latin Times

"Crying Blood for Mexico": Natanael Cano's Responds to New Music Law Against Songs About Cartel Leaders

The Mexican singer-songwriter image is a reaction to the efforts to reduce the songs based on dealers. Natanael Cano and other artists aren't happy about government measures in Mexico.

Latin Times

No Censorship: Mexico's President Defends Right to Sing About Crime and The Life of Drug Dealers

Claudia Sheinbaum reacted to the destruction caused by Luis R. Conriquez's fans after the artist didn't perform his controversial songs at his most recent concert.

Latin Times

Christian Nodal Rejects Censorship of Narcocorrido Artists in Mexico

The Mexican singer-songwriter came out in defense of his colleagues in regional Mexican music. Christian Nodal believes that "it's a good thing" that artists want to portray the reality of their country.

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US revokes visas of Mexican band members after cartel leader's face was projected at a concert

The U.S. State Department revoked the visas of members of a Mexican band after they projected the face of a drug cartel boss onto a large screen during a performance at a music festival in the western state of Jalisco over the weekend

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Mexican Band Los Alegres del Barranco Face Legal Trouble and U.S. Sanctions Over El Chapo Tribute During a Concert

Mexican regional band Los Alegres del Barranco have had their U.S. work and tourist visas revoked among a wave of legal problems, many in Mexico, following a controversial performance in Guadalajara

Latin Times

Guadalajara Concert Turns Viral as Band Pays Homage to Mexican Cartel Bosses El Chapo Guzmán y El Mencho

Los Alegres del Barranco stunned concertgoers and social media after projecting images of drug lord El Chapo Guzmán during a live performance.

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