In June 2025, Pepe Aguilar presented “El Corrido de Juanito”, a song that recalls the history of Mexican immigrants in the United States.
Although it is not part of his upcoming official album, Aguilar shared the track in the wake of recent ICE raids in cities like Los Angeles, amid protests and demonstrations in the Hispanic community.
Lyrics that hurts: between nostalgia and denunciation
Originally composed by Edén Muñoz (Calibre 50), Pepe interpreted this song as a tribute to the peaceful resistance and dignity of migrants.
In his version he declared: “I am not going to fight the system, I am going to make a peaceful resistance with art, with memory, with culture, with tradition, with respect”.
The corrido reflects, in its verses, the longing of migrants:“Almost 14 years without going to my land where I was born… everything has already changed, I pray to my God, don’t forget me”.
Other stanzas say: “My mother died and my father says he is too old and I can’t go. My children are grown, I don’t understand them anymore, they don’t speak Spanish. He who has not seen an immigration van… a deportation has not felt fear.
These excerpts illustrate the daily realities of family separation, cultural loss, fear of deportation and emotional exhaustion that many Latino families in the U.S. experience.
A call for unity and action
Pepe Aguilar wanted this corrido to be more than just music; he defines it as an anthem of peaceful resistance.
He has promoted the idea of using art to recall cultural values, affirm Mexican identity and strengthen community ties.
He also announced that the proceeds from his next album, Mi suerte es ser mexicano, will go to legal, educational and assistance programs for Mexican migrants affected by the raids.
An anthem for Hispanics
For Hispanic readers in the United States, “El Corrido de Juanito” represents:
A musical voice that makes visible the difficult experiences of migration.
An emotional bridge, as many live far from their families and face linguistic, legal and cultural barriers.
An example of artistic activism, because Aguilar turns music into a tangible form of support and solidarity.
Moreover, by donating the profits from his new album, he sets a precedent: creators can contribute directly to the well-being of their community, using their influence to bring about real change.
Pepe Aguilar se suma a su hija Ángela Aguilar en el discurso de apoyo a los inmigrantes, pues la cantante dijo que donaría parte de las ganancias de su gira por EEUU a las comunidades latinas
Where to listen to Pepe Aguilar’s song?
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The complete corrido is now available on Pepe Aguilar’s social networks, such as Instagram and YouTube.
Pepe Aguilar has used his legacy and talent to create “El Corrido de Juanito”, a musical message that combines nostalgia, denunciation and Mexican pride.
Beyond a song, it is a message of unity and dignity for all migrants struggling to exist and resist in the United States.
This corrido is, for many, a hymn of hope and a call for solidarity that transcends borders.
Here you can watch the official video of ‘El Corrido de Juanito’.
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