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News in English (USA) / 03.04.2025 / 15:00

US Revokes Visas of Mexican Band Members for Cartel Imagery

The U.S. State Department has revoked the visas of members of the Mexican band Los Alegres del Barranco after they were accused of glorifying drug kingpin El Mencho during a concert. The band faced backlash after projecting the faces of notorious cartel leaders, including El Chapo Guzmán and El Mencho, during their performance. U.S. officials stated that the actions of the band, which included songs praising drug cartel figures, violated policies against the glorification of violence and criminal activity. This incident has sparked discussions about the cultural implications of narcocorridos and their association with violent crime in Mexico.
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