Despite the escalation of violence being experienced in most states of Mexico, the case of the Huasteca Potosina is shameful. This is because the city council of Ciudad Valles, led by Municipal President David Armando Medina Salazar, authorized the performance of corridos tumbados singer Gabito Ballesteros.
Feria nacional de la Huasteca Potosina
Adding insult to injury, not placing any restrictions on singing narco corridos is pointed out as a defense of freedom of expression. Despite the brutal and heartbreaking context in which the country is immersed.
Promoting narco culture
Through the official account of the Feria Nacional de la Huasteca Potosina (FENAHUAP). The municipal government denied the "fake news" that indicated the restriction on "singer" Gabito Ballesteros from singing his narco corridos.
In the performance that will take place this Thursday, April 17, at the town's theater. It is no exaggeration to say that in Mexico, in any city or town, one can Presidente Municipal David Medina
Since the authorization to perform narco corridos by this "singer." Comes just hours after armed confrontations by criminal groups in different parts of the city. Despite this, local authorities decided to give the green light to the glorification of the narco with this type of singers.
What are corridos tumbados?
Gabito Ballesteros, the stage name of Gabriel Ballesteros Abril, is one of the most prominent performers of the so-called Corridos Tumbados. A musical subgenre that mixes sounds of regional Mexican music with trap and reggaeton.
The "singer-songwriter" from Sonora has managed to stand out by collaborating with other figures of the Mexican buchona lifestyle such as Peso Pluma Tito Double P. Who have been threatened in Sinaloa, as well as other states, by cartels opposed to those supported by these "singers."
Government acts without measuring consequences
The most serious aspect of the case is that bringing such artists to a public performance. Only makes the event dangerous for families with children and the elderly. Who, unaware of their music, just want to enjoy the rides and other activities that a fair offers.
The danger is imminent... and it is created by the very government that claims to protect the people.
