The U.S. State Department has revoked work and tourist visas for the Mexican band Los Alegres del Barranco following their controversial concert in Guadalajara where they displayed imagery of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes during their performance. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau emphasized the importance of expression's consequences while stating that the portrayal of such criminal figures will not be tolerated. The decision comes amid broader criticism of musical glorification of crime lords and aligns with previous designations of major cartels as terrorist organizations by U.S. officials.
"I'm a firm believer in freedom of expression, but that doesn't mean that expression should be free of consequences," Landau said in his post.
"A Mexican band, Los Alegres del Barranco, portrayed images glorifying drug kingpin 'El Mencho' - head of the grotesquely violent CJNG cartel - at a recent concert in Mexico."
"In the Trump Administration, we take seriously our responsibility over foreigners' access to our country. The last thing we need is a welcome mat for people who extol criminals and terrorists."
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