Strengthening Peace Culture in Michoacán
On April 16, 2025, Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla, the Governor of Michoacán, signed and published an administrative decree prohibiting the issuance of permits for music performances that promote criminal glorification in public events across the state. This action aligns with the security strategy of Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.
Decreed Regulations
Starting April 17, the new regulations published in the State’s Official Gazette will prevent performances at any public venue, including plazas, auditoriums, stadiums, entertainment centers, fairs, and other public spaces that may incite violence through specific music genres.
- Genres affected: Corridos tumbados, narcocorridos, corridos progresivos, corridos bélicos, and corridos alterados or any music alluding to criminal groups or individuals associated with them.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Violating this decree will result in economic and administrative sanctions, including temporary or permanent event suspension, venue closure, license revocation, and fines up to 700 times the value of the Unidad de Medida y Actualización (UMA). These penalties will be enforced by the Secretariats of Governance and Public Security, with inspection operations conducted accordingly.
Allocation of Fines
Governor Bedolla mentioned that the fines collected from event organizers will support musical groups and orchestras of children and teenagers from the Purépecha Highlands region.
Alignment with National Strategy
The Governor emphasized that this action supports President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s strategy to foster social consciousness and discourage consumption of content that glorifies violence.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main purpose of the decree? The decree aims to strengthen the culture of peace in Michoacán by preventing music performances that promote criminal glorification and incite violence.
- Which music genres are affected by the decree? The decreed regulations target corridos tumbados, narcocorridos, corridos progresivos, corridos bélicos, and corridos alterados, as well as any music alluding to criminal groups or individuals.
- What are the penalties for non-compliance? Penalties include fines, event suspension or closure, license revocation, and venue closure. Fines can reach up to 700 times the UMA value.
- How will the fines be utilized? The collected fines will support musical groups and orchestras of children and teenagers from the Purépecha Highlands region.
- How does this decree align with national strategies? The decree supports President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s strategy to foster social consciousness and discourage consumption of violence-glorifying content.
