US EditionWave of Violence in Mexico Leads to Cancellation of Concerts by Kali Uchis and Other Acts Following Drug Lord’s Death
The concert was canceled due to widespread violence and disruptions after the death of cartel leader El Mencho, with mass events in Jalisco postponed for public safety.
- On Sunday, Feb. 22, Kali Uchis's scheduled show at Auditorio Telmex in Zapopan was canceled and not rescheduled, with promoter Ocesa announcing refunds due to circumstances beyond their control.
- A military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, left 'El Mencho' seriously wounded, and he died during an air transfer, sparking blockades across multiple states.
- Flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara were canceled by Delta, American, and Alaska Airlines, while events were postponed across at least 10 states following the violence, Jalisco's governor urged residents to stay home.
- Despite disruptions, the Electric Daisy Carnival in Mexico City drew more than 100,000 attendees and went ahead without incident; the Feria Internacional de la Música and Shakira's shows at GNP Seguros Stadium and Mexico City's Zócalo remain scheduled.
- El Mencho's death marks a major development in Mexico's campaign against powerful drug cartels, with Jalisco activating a 'red code' and President Claudia Sheinbaum saying a national command center coordinates security.
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First the ‘diente’, then the red code? The death of ‘El Mencho’ (Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes) in a federal operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, impacted the whole country and caused the closure of businesses in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Zone... or at least almost all.On February 22, Guadalajara lived narcoblocks, cancellation of massive events, such as the Kali Uchis concert and Chivas vs. America Femenil; in addition, delivery services like Diddi F…
Kali Uchis concert in Mexico canceled after death of 'El Mencho'
Kali Uchis' concert in Mexico canceled after death of 'El Mencho' Colombian artist Kali Uchis was scheduled to perform in the Mexican state of Jalisco on Sunday, Feb. 22, but her show was canceled following the death of one of the top drug lords in the country. Mexico's defense ministry announced…
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