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Cartel Threats Force Natanael Cano and Artists into Hiding

1/8/2025

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In a chilling reminder of the violence gripping northern Mexico, singer Natanael Cano and fellow artists are now under protection after a drug cartel, the "Jalisco Matasalas," issued a public threat. Accused of backing a rival gang, these artists find themselves caught in the dangerous crossfire of cartel rivalries, underscoring the escalating turmoil in the region.

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Story summary

In a chilling reminder of the violence gripping northern Mexico, singer Natanael Cano and fellow artists are now under protection after a drug cartel, the "Jalisco Matasalas," issued a public threat. Accused of backing a rival gang, these artists find themselves caught in the dangerous crossfire of cartel rivalries, underscoring the escalating turmoil in the region.