On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the plenary hall of the Michoac\u00e1n Congress became an unexpected stage for the performance of the narcocorrido “Se les pel\u00f3 Baltazar.” The song, dedicated to Baltazar D\u00edaz Vega\u2014known as “El Balta” and one of the earliest associates of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, founder of the Sinaloa Cartel\u2014was sung by Baltazar Gaona Garc\u00eda, president of the Congress\u2019s Board of Directors. <\/p>\n
Accompanied by the band Carnavalito from Tar\u00edmbaro, the performance took place as part of a Father\u2019s Day celebration organized for Congress workers. The legislator shared the moment on his social media, where he is seen singing from the Board\u2019s podium, beneath the national emblem and in front of fellow deputies. To his right stood Rogelio Andrade Vargas, secretary general of the Legislative Workers\u2019 Union, along with other parliamentary service staff. <\/p>\n
Beyond the musical act, a meal was held in the Congress\u2019s central courtyard to honor the workers on this occasion. <\/p>\n
The choice of this particular song raised eyebrows due to its controversial background. According to a December 13, 2023, Infobae report, Baltazar D\u00edaz Vega was the first criminal partner of El Mayo Zambada, and the narcocorrido narrates an episode where D\u00edaz Vega was arrested on drug-related charges but later freed. The report also highlights the close personal ties between the two men, who became compadres and in-laws. The song “Se les pel\u00f3 Baltazar” has contributed significantly to D\u00edaz Vega\u2019s notoriety in Mexican popular culture. <\/p>\n
Further coverage by S\u00edntesis on May 2, 2026, reiterated D\u00edaz Vega\u2019s historical role in the origins of the Sinaloa Cartel and noted how the narcocorrido immortalized his figure, especially following the capture of his son, Jos\u00e9 Porfirio D\u00edaz Medina. The newspaper Debate has also documented D\u00edaz Vega\u2019s trajectory and the cultural impact of the song. <\/p>\n
The lyrics tell the story of a man pursued by federal authorities who manages to evade capture, emphasizing his escape from imprisonment. This narrative fits within the broader Mexican narcoculture, where corridos have long served as storytelling vehicles for figures linked to drug trafficking. <\/p>\n
An additional layer of intrigue comes from the shared name between the song\u2019s protagonist and the current president of the Michoac\u00e1n Congress, Baltazar Gaona Garc\u00eda. <\/p>\n
As of the publication of this report on Friday, June 12, 2026, no public explanation has been offered by the legislator or the Congress regarding the choice of this song for the event. <\/p>\n
This unusual scene contrasts with the usual activities held in the plenary hall, such as parliamentary debates, official testimonies, public servant inaugurations, and legislative voting sessions. There is also no official statement from the Michoac\u00e1n Congress about using the plenary hall for festive events or about the performance of a song linked to a historical figure in Mexican drug trafficking. <\/p>\n
This incident takes place in a state long affected by organized crime, where violence, disappearances, forced displacements, extortion, and territorial disputes persist, especially in Tierra Caliente, the Coast, and parts of the Baj\u00edo region. In May 2025, the Michoac\u00e1n Congress criminalized the public glorification of illegal acts, including banning narcocorridos at public events. <\/p>\n
The performance has sparked debate about the boundaries between cultural expression and the responsibilities of public institutions in a region still grappling with the impact of criminal organizations. <\/p>\n
Watch the video of the performance here: https:\/\/x.com\/LuisCardenasMx\/status\/2065480321970143532<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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