Mexican Band Hit with Hefty Fine for Narcocorridos; US Takes Similar Action

Mexican Band Los Tucanes de Tijuana Fined for Performing Narcocorridos; Similar Crackdown in US Chihuahua, Mexico – Popular Mexican band Los Tucanes de Tijuana recently faced legal consequences for their performance on May 31st. Authorities in Chihuahua withheld the band's 700,000-peso performance bond due to their performance of narcocorridos, songs that glorify drug trafficking and violence. This action follows a broader trend in Mexico and the United States to crack down on artists who promote such themes. "The performance violated articles 208 and 209 of the Regulations on Diversions and Spectacles for the municipality," stated a Chihuahua official, although the exact amount of the fine has yet to be publicly released. The band's actions are in line with a larger trend to crack down on the normalization of drug trafficking in popular culture. The US is also taking similar steps. A US official commented, "We are taking steps to revoke visas from those who promote narcotrafficking." This shows a coordinated effort between the two countries to curb the glorification of drug-related activities. This crackdown extends to other artists like Peso Pluma, Natanael Cano, and Los Alegres del Barranco, who are currently under investigation. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the legal and social implications of promoting violence and illegal activities through music. It also highlights the increasing international cooperation in addressing the issue of narcoculture.