A Mexican military captain aims to counter negative stereotypes around the genre by creating his own military corridos.

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MEXICO CITY — At a Mexican military base, Captain Eduardo Barrón picks up not a rifle but a microphone. Swaying boot-to-boot, he belts out a song as the sounds of trumpets and accordions roar ...

A military band plays a corrido during a performance for the media at a military base in Mexico City, Monday, March 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) X-International (AP) ...

But Barrón’s lyrics diverge sharply from those blaring on speakers across Mexico. Recommended Videos “I still remember the day I joined the military,” he crooned. “This is a dream my soul ...