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Mexican legislators propose nation-wide ban on narco corridos

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Story Created: Jan 22, 2010

Story Updated: Jan 22, 2010

An entire genre of music may soon be banned in Mexico.
A new proposal by Mexico’s ruling party could result in musicians being sent to prison for performing "narco corridos" or drug ballads that allegedly glorify drug trafficking.
The proposed legislation, which made it's way to the Mexican congress on Wednesday, would mean prison sentences of up to three years for those performing or producing the ballads.
It’s unclear when the proposed legislation would be voted on.
Mexican band "Los Tigres del Norte" recently cancelled a planned appearance at an awards ceremony at a government-owned auditorium after organizers allegedly asked them not to perform their new drug ballad "La Granja".

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Jimmy Johnson said on Saturday, Jan 23 at 4:25 PM

Fidelity censorship? Why not get rid of the weaspons and ammo first? I believe that would help more?

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