Pedro Segura, a businessman and former gubernatorial candidate from Guerrero, hosted a private event at his hotel, Vida en el Lago, where he requested the musical group Los Alegres del Barranco to perform a corrido dedicated to the infamous criminal Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho'. Despite the strong encouragement from the attendees, the band refused to comply with the request. This refusal was rooted in a previous legal issue they faced back in 2025 for promoting criminal activities during a concert, where they projected images of 'El Mencho', which had serious repercussions for them.

Segura's event gained further attention when a video surfaced showing him expressing his frustrations about government interference in private celebrations. He emphatically stated that the party was for family, free of charge, and dismissed government authority with a vulgar remark. This statement reflects a controversial stance towards law enforcement and the political climate in Guerrero.

The refusal of Los Alegres del Barranco underscores the impact of the legal frameworks surrounding music and crime in Mexico, where artists must navigate between their artistic expressions and the potential legal ramifications linked to their content. Their caution exemplifies the fear of repercussions in a landscape deeply affected by drug-related violence and organized crime, revealing the tightrope that musicians must walk in such a highly sensitive environment.