Severed head, death threat prompt Tijuana’s Grupo Firme to cancel Mazatlán concert
Tijuana’s Grupo Firme, a widely popular musical group throughout Latin America, has canceled its upcoming concert in Mazatlán after receiving death threats from a cartel. On Tuesday, a severed human head was found in a plastic box along with a “narco banner” on a bridge threatening the band.
Latin Grammy-winning band cancels concerts after severed head found, alleged cartel threats
The unidentified human head was left behind with the sign, placed on top of a green box on the side of a highway in the La Gloria neighborhood of Tijuana on Tuesday.
Grupo Firme Cancels Show in Mazatlán After Alleged Death Threats From Drug Cartel
We deeply regret informing you that the presentation of Grupo Firme for this March 1st at the Mazatlán Carnival is canceled,” reads the statement shared on the band’s Instagram Stories. “For Music VIP,
‘We Will Kill You All’: Grupo Firme Cancel Mazatlán Show After Narco Death Threat
“Grupo Firme, if you play at the Mazatlan Carnival we will kill you all,” read the message written on a banner in southern Tijuana. “Remember that you live in Tijuana. We will kill even the guy who puts the lights on.” Next to the message was a severed head, according to El Universal.
Grupo Firme cancels performance in Mazatlán after severed head, banner found threatening the band
A severed human head found in a plastic box next to a banner with a threatening message against the Mexican regional music band Grupo Firme sparked concerns among authorities in the border city of Tijuana.
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