A human head was discovered in a plastic box near a threatening message aimed at the Mexican regional music band Grupo Firme in Tijuana, causing concern among authorities in the area.
The Prosecutor’s Office in Baja California, located in the northern part of Mexico, has initiated an investigation following the disturbing discovery. The severed head was found in the La Gloria neighborhood of Tijuana, placed on a green plastic box next to a threatening banner.
The banner read: “Grupo Firme if you perform at the Mazatlán Carnival we will kill you all”.
Grupo Firme has made an announcement stating that they will not be performing at the Mazatlán Carnival on March 1. The concert was originally scheduled to take place at the Teodoro Mariscal Stadium during the crowning of the carnival queen.
“For Music VIP, the well-being of those who have accompanied us on this journey: Our family that is you, our fans, is always and will always be the most important thing,” the statement from the record label read.
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Singers Josi Cuen and Jorge Medina announced on their social platforms that their performance scheduled for Thursday during the coronation of the carnival king, would be canceled as well.
The reasons for the cancellation were not immediately disclosed, but they added that they lamented the fact.
On Wednesday afternoon, the new line-up to replace the cancelled artists was announced. Carnival officials announced through social media that they would offer free tickets, although they did not confirm if a refund would be given.
90’s Pop Tour will replace Josi Cuen and Jorge Medina on Thursday. The Aguilar family will now perform at the baseball stadium on March 1.
ABC7 en Español reached out to the Mazatlán Institute of Culture, Tourism and Arts, which is organizing the event, for comment but has not heard back.
Last month, Mexican corrido singer Natanael Cano was also threatened on a banner, prompting authorities in the northern state of Sonora to offer him protection.
In 2023, popular Mexican performer Peso Pluma and the group Fuerza Regida canceled their shows in Tijuana after alleged threats from a cartel were found.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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