By Natalia Rueda 
Regional Mexican music, particularly the corridos tumbados, has experienced an unprecedented increase in recent years, becoming a global phenomenon and positioning itself as a musical genre of great popularity internationally. However, this success has not been without criticism and controversy.
Recently, Mexican singer Peso Pluma became involved in controversy after being invited to perform at the prestigious Viña del Mar festival in Chile, known for its lively performances and celebrity guests. The discussion focuses on the lyrics of his songs, which advocate violence and drug trafficking. This theme, which has been widely criticized for its glorification of criminal figures and its negative influence on society, has generated concern and rejection in various sectors.
In this sense, the councilor of the Garden City of Viña del Mar, René Lues, has expressed his discontent at the possibility of the singer performing at the festival. Lues expressed his concern about the fact that the figure of the drug trafficker, who is a symbol of violence and criminality, is being promoted and romanticized.
It is imperative to emphasize that, beyond the symbology surrounding the artist in question, this is a serious issue that affects society as a whole. The scourge of drug trafficking is one of the main sources of violence and crime in countries like Chile, which have experienced an alarming increase in violent crimes in recent years.
The councilor’s call for the cancellation of Peso Pluma’s performance has sparked intense debates, with some defending the artist’s right to freedom of expression and others supporting Lues’ stance against drug culture. As of now, there has been no confirmation from the festival’s organizers on whether Peso Pluma’s performance will go on as planned.