Mexican president launches campaign to reduce "narco corridos" by promoting less violent music.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum plans to reduce the popularity of "narco corridos," a genre linked to drug cartel violence, by promoting less violent music. The initiative includes a competition for corrido bands to use alternative lyrics and features a governor known for singing traditional "banda" songs that highlight cowboys and working people. The campaign aims to shift audience preferences without outright banning the genre.

November 26, 2024
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