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As reggaeton has become more mainstream, the genre’s lyrics often contain misogynistic themes and promote violence against women. In response, the city of Chihuahua in Mexico has implemented a ban on artists performing songs with such lyrics. While the city cannot outright ban these performances due to freedom of speech, they can discourage them by imposing substantial fines, which will be used to support women’s shelters and programs aimed at reducing gender-based violence. The move comes in a city where domestic violence is prevalent, and an average of 11 femicide cases are committed each day in Mexico. Mexican reggaeton has long been criticized for its machismo, sexism, and violence, with previous attempts to ban the genre failing. However, reggaeton and Latin urban music have become global phenomena, and within the genre, there are signs of progress with the emergence of female artists and Bad Bunny speaking out against misogyny and violence against women. While Chihuahua’s fine may not address the root causes of misogyny and femicide in Mexico, it reflects a growing awareness and resistance against these issues.
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