Marisol Rodríguez, the interim mayor of Tequila in Jalisco, Mexico, has found herself embroiled in controversy after a video circulated on social media showing her singing a narcocorrido by Los Alegres del Barranco. The clip, which became viral, depicts her seemingly singing 'El dueño del palenque,' a song with explicit references to Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). This incident raised concerns regarding the appropriateness of her actions given the implications surrounding narcocorridos in Mexico, which often glamorize drug culture and violence.

The video was recorded in May 2025, while Rodríguez was serving as a local councilor and held the position related to Citizen Participation, Health, Hygiene, and Addiction Combat. Despite the backlash, Rodríguez denied singing the lyrics and claimed she was merely a guest at the party where the incident took place. This denial may highlight the complexities and pressures faced by public officials in regions affected by organized crime, where cultural events are often intertwined with themes of narcotrafficking.

The song 'El dueño del palenque,' initially titled 'El del palenque,' is notorious for its affiliations with drug lord narratives, contributing to a broader cultural phenomenon in Mexico where narcocorridos serve as a reflection and criticism of the socio-political environment. Rodríguez's situation spotlights the delicate balance that local leaders must maintain in their public personas, especially in areas like Jalisco, where drug-related violence and political corruption have far-reaching consequences for governance and community perception.