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Mexican authorities are offering state protection to singer Natanael Cano and other artists after receiving death threats from the "Jalisco Matasalas" group, a faction of the Sinaloa cartel known as the "Chapitos".
Threat Details
- A threatening banner appeared in the Sonora region
- Cartel accused singers of "financially helping" a rival gang
- Warning stated: "This is the last time you will receive a warning"
- Threat signed by "Jalisco Matasalas"
- Corridos music genre is often linked to drug cartel violence
- Similar threats previously made against artist Peso Pluma in 2023
- Follows recent surge of violence in northern Mexican states
- Triggered by kidnapping of narco boss Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada
- Sonoran Prosecutor's Office opened an investigation
- Authorities offering protection to prevent potential aggression
- Aim to safeguard artists from potential cartel violence