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Cancun, the paradise located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo has gradually turned into hell due to the violence that ravages it, the place has become very dangerous for both residents and tourists -nationals and foreigners-. In an effort for peace to return, the city council prohibited the presentation of artists who interpret corridos.
Although this musical genre will not be the only one affected, since the measure indicates that Presentations of any genre that advocate violence will be prohibited, according to what was said by Jorge Aguilar Osorio, general secretary of the Cancun City Council. This was announced a day after the concert by Alfredo Ríos, known as “El Komander”, who canceled one of his presentations, according to the Aristegui Noticias site.
“The Police and Good Government Band establishes that public shows should not promote any type of violence, and unfortunately we have had incidents every time there are these types of concerts In the bullfighting arena; For this reason, the municipal government made the determination to no longer allow this type of concert,” said the official.
Aguilar Osorio stated that in the Municipality’s Entertainment Regulations “there is a section that says that shows that promote or encourage violence will not be allowed.”
After this announcement, another group canceled its presentation in Cancun, it is Grupo FirmeAlthough it is not known if it is due to the new measure, since they have already canceled several concerts for different reasons.
In addition to the presentation of El Komander, the organizers of the shows also informed about the cancellation of the concerts of the rappers Alemán and Millonario, which would be presented on May 20.
In this regard, the weekly Proceso reported that the governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama, showed her support for the measure taken by the local government: “I always say that we promote peace, the culture of values, the family, non-violence and the rejection of destructive attitudes. I think my answer is clear,” she indicated.
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