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Sheinbaum rejects series that glorify drug traffickers, calling them harmful
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico /Culture & Society

Sheinbaum rejects series that glorify drug traffickers, calling them harmful

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Claudia Sheinbaum rejected TV series that glorify drug traffickers, calling them harmful.
  • She criticized shows that portray drug lords as heroes, distorting reality.
  • Sheinbaum emphasized the negative impact such series have on society, particularly on young people.

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's president-elect, has reiterated her strong disapproval of television series that she argues promote drug trafficking and create a heroic image of drug lords. She stated that these shows misrepresent reality by turning criminal figures into celebrated characters.

"They turn a drug trafficker into a hero," Sheinbaum declared, criticizing the narrative approach of certain popular series. She expressed concern that this portrayal normalizes and even glorifies criminal activity, potentially influencing public perception, especially among younger audiences.

Sheinbaum's remarks highlight a broader societal debate in Mexico about the media's role in depicting violence and organized crime. Her stance suggests a desire to curb the influence of content that she believes undermines efforts to combat drug-related violence and promotes a distorted view of societal values. The president-elect emphasized that such narratives are detrimental and do not reflect the reality of the harm caused by organized crime.

They turn a drug trafficker into a hero

โ€” Claudia SheinbaumCriticizing television series that she believes glorify drug lords.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.