Trump Sanctions Mexican Musician for Cartel Ties | JQJO

The Trump administration sanctioned Mexican musician Ricardo Hernández, aka "El Makabelico," for alleged money laundering for the Cartel del Noreste. This follows the revocation of visas for other Mexican musicians whose music explores cartel themes. The Treasury Department claims Hernández funnels 50% of his streaming royalties to the cartel. The sanctions freeze US assets and threaten secondary sanctions against foreign institutions. This action highlights the US government's efforts to combat cartel financing and the ongoing debate surrounding artistic expression and narco-corridos.