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Los Alegres del Barranco Spokesperson Defends Group Against Allegations of Glorifying Narcos
Los Alegres del Barranco stand firm in defending narcocorridos, facing legal challenges in Jalisco while advocating for freedom of expression in music.
In his opinion, it “violates freedom of expression” and goes against a tradition that dates back to the time of the Mexican Revolution (1910–1917), serving as an alternative narrative to the official history, according to experts interviewed by Billboard Español. Alvarado talked about the steps Los Alegres del Barranco will take to face justice in Jalisco, where they have four open investigations for performances in different municipalities where they allegedly glorified criminal activity. Los Alegres del Barranco are asking for support from all musical groups in the genre — not just those who perform corridos, but also norteño musicians and all artists working in this profession in Mexico.
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