Claudia Sheinbaum targets narco corridos with new music campaign
- Claudia Sheinbaum launched a campaign to reduce the popularity of 'narco corridos' in Mexico.
- The initiative will promote alternative music styles through competitions among corrido bands.
- The campaign aims to shift cultural narratives and reduce the glorification of drug traffickers.
In Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, announced a plan aimed at diminishing the popularity of 'narco corridos,' a musical genre often associated with drug cartel violence. This initiative focuses on promoting alternative musical styles that distance themselves from glorifying drug trafficking. The campaign includes a competition for corrido bands to showcase lyrics that reflect different cultural narratives rather than those connected to narcotics. Governor Esteban Villegas, who has experience in performing traditional 'banda' music, is collaborating on the initiative. This strategic move arises amidst previous failed attempts by cities to ban live performances of 'narco corridos,' highlighting the complexity of audience preferences that often favor such music.