The article discusses how narcocorridos, a subgenre of corrido, depict the life of Marco Ramirez Chavez, who ascended the ranks of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Once a young student and worker, Chavez rose to become a prominent criminal leader in Irapuato, known as El Chacorta. His story, highlighted in three specific narcocorridos played in court, contributed significantly to his 80-year prison sentence for kidnapping. The lyrics illustrate the cartel's inner workings and a culture of loyalty, providing a troubling glimpse into the life of a drug trafficker.
The narcocorridos reveal the rise of Marco Ramirez Chavez, known as El Chacorta, who became a leader in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, highlighting his criminal story.
The lyrics of these songs play a significant role in shaping Ramirez's criminal profile and were crucial in securing an 80-year prison sentence for his organization.
The narcocorrido's lyrics detail the hierarchy within the cartel and reflect a culture of loyalty, portraying the life of a drug trafficker with pride and ambition.
References to key figures such as Doble R, along with explicit loyalty oaths, demonstrate how narcocorridos intertwine cultural narratives with the realities of organized crime.
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