During their presentation at the Palenque de la Feria Nacional de San Marcos 2025 in Aguascalientes, Grupo Firme, led by Eduin Caz, refused to perform corridos, despite the audience’s insistence.
This decision is part of a new state law that prohibits the performance of songs that advocate crime at public events, so many Mexican regional artists have opted not to sing them.
Grupo Firme’s decision
Eduin Caz previously announced that the group would stop performing corridos, even those considered fictitious, such as “Se Fue La Pantera” and “El Ratón”.
This measure responds to the reform of the Penal Code of Aguascalientes, which establishes penalties for those who interpret songs that glorify violence or organized crime.
Public reaction
During the concert, some attendees expressed their dissatisfaction with the band’s refusal to perform corridos.
Eduin Caz responded from the stage: “I would like to, but I can’t. You know that the rules are the rules and you have to follow them. You know that the rules are the rules and you have to follow them”.
National context
The decision of Grupo Firme follows a trend among regional Mexican artists to distance themselves from corridos that make reference to drug trafficking.
This position seeks to promote music without violence and avoid legal sanctions.
Grupo Firme's vocalist, Eduin Caz, stated months ago that they are not affected by the Mexican government's decision not to sing narco corridos because they do not identify with that genre
Lack of freedom of expression?
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Grupo Firme’s refusal to perform corridos at the San Marcos Fair reflects a change in the Mexican music industry, where artists and authorities are seeking to balance freedom of expression with social responsibility.
This movement could mark the beginning of a new stage in regional Mexican music, focused on themes that promote positive values and keep violence away from the music scene.
Here is the video where Grupo Firme refuses to sing narco corridos.
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