A Mexican Artist Sang Some of His Hits. Authorities Stopped the Show, Then Arrested Him.

A concert by the singer Gabito Ballesteros was suspended after he sang songs that supposedly glorify cartel culture. The action has renewed a debate over culture and free speech.
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