Mexican Military Captain Releases Military Corridos Music Videos
Mexican military captain releases military corridos music videos to counter controversial narco corridos, with lyrics that celebrate the army's virtues and honor the fallen. The government is promoting family-friendly narratives in Mexican music to reduce the popularity of violent themes. The genre of corridos has a long history in Mexico, evolving from sharing war stories to addressing social issues, including cartel violence.
Key Points
- Mexican military captain releases military corridos music videos to counter narco corridos
- Government promoting family-friendly narratives in Mexican music
- Corridos genre has a rich history in Mexico, evolving to address social issues
Pros
- Counters controversial narco corridos by promoting positive and socially acceptable messages
- Honors the military and encourages young people to join
Cons
- Controversy around the narco corridos genre romanticizing cartel violence