In the last two and a half months, the U.S. government has revoked more than 800 visas, for reasons of national security. Among those affected are not only students and foreigners from countries labeled as "risky," but now also artists of the musical genre known as narcocorrido.
One of the most emblematic cases is that of the band Los Alegres del Barranco, whose visas were canceled after showing images of Nemesio Oseguera, "El Mencho," leader of the CJNG. For the U.S. authorities, these actions are more than mere artistic acts: they represent, according to them, a form of indirect support to criminal organizations.
This stance is part of a strategy of "zero tolerance" against any promotion, support, or symbolic representation of criminal or terrorist groups. The message is clear: any link with illicit activities, whether real or perceived, can have serious consequences, including the loss of access to the country.
Popular artists in the spotlight.
Performers like Peso Pluma, Natanael Cano, Grupo Firme, Edgardo Núñez, Jr. Salazar, and La Barranqueña de Mazatlán are under surveillance by U.S. authorities due to the content of their songs.
Although the revocation of visas for all of them hasn't been confirmed, the threat is latent. Experts in the field warn that it could trigger a domino effect in the music industry.
