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The FADER’s longstanding GEN F series profiles the emerging artists you need to know right now. Nico Malva is always hungry. Growing up in San Luis Colorado — a border town in Sonora, Mexico — his ...
InSight Crime

El Makabelico and the Narco-Rap Soundtrack of Mexico’s Northeast Cartel

“I’m a drug trafficker from the Northeast, my cartel,” raps El Makabelico. “With my AK-47 slung across my chest, I ride alongside El Komander. My souped-up .38 Super, encrusted with diamonds.” Those ...
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"Pure sonic velvet. Electric Warrior is the perfect mix of heavy crunch and acoustic swagger." T.Rex's collection of sun-dappled narco-rockers is more than the two hits

You can trust Louder Our experienced team has worked for some of the biggest brands in music. From testing headphones to reviewing albums, our experts aim to create reviews you can trust. Find out ...
The Conversation

Trump’s ‘narco‑terrorism’ war in Latin America evokes Reagan – then as now, it’s more about fighting leftists than drug runners

More than any other U.S. president in decades, Donald Trump has aggressively pursued military interventions in Latin America. On Jan. 3, 2026, U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás ...