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The performances in Jalisco were cancelled after the narcomanta was found in Hermosillo, Sonora on January 5. The group Los Mata Salas accused the artist and other singers of financially collaborating with Los Salazar, a breakaway cell in conflict with the Los Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel.

Natanael Cano announced in a statement that he was canceling his performances on January 11 and 12 in Arandas, Jalisco, and at the León Fair, Guanajuato, respectively, citing “personal issues.”

“To all my people, I am very sorry to inform you that due to personal reasons I will not be able to attend these shows. I love you all very much and thank you for all your support and understanding,” he shared on social media. 

The narco manta, was posted at a high school in Hermosillo, Sonora, not only mentioned Natanael Cano, but also Tito Torbellino Jr. and Javier Rosas , in addition to including local musical groups and influencers from cities such as Hermosillo, Guaymas, Ciudad Obregón and Navojoa.

The message threatened those artists to not to get involved in illegal activities. “This is not about making corridos, it is about collaborating financially and any illegal action. If you do not heed this warning, you will be shot,” the banner read.

In response, the singer shared an image of several blankets with his face on them on his Instagram stories, captioned “The only blankets that matter to me.” The story was deleted a few minutes later, but the screenshots taken by some of his followers were spread on social media.

Sources Proceso, Infobae