Mexico's president launches initiative to promote non-violent music over narco corridos

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a new plan to reduce the popularity of "narco corridos," music often associated with drug cartel violence. She aims to promote less violent musical styles instead. The campaign will include a competition for corrido bands that focus on different themes. Sheinbaum emphasized that prohibiting narco corridos is not an option, but promoting alternative music is the goal. Governor Esteban Villegas, known for singing traditional "banda" music, will support the initiative. While some cities have attempted to ban narco corridos, success has varied, and audience preferences remain strong.