Mexican singer Eduin Caz, frontman of the regional Mexican band Grupo Firme, was named in a threatening narco banner discovered in Tijuana, Baja California, according to Mexican authorities and local media reports. The message warned the singer to "stick to music" and accused him of intervening on behalf of an individual identified in the banner.
The banner was found late on May 29 hanging from a pedestrian bridge along Tijuana's busy Vía Rápida Poniente. Authorities removed the message and opened an investigation into those responsible. The threat was directed primarily at members of Baja California's State Citizen Security Force (FESC), but it also included a direct warning to Caz.
According to images and transcriptions published by multiple Mexican outlets, the message alleged corruption involving law enforcement officials and referenced an ongoing controversy surrounding the disappearance of approximately 180 kilograms of cocaine in Baja California in 2025. The banner accused several individuals of protecting those allegedly involved in that case.
Toward the end of the message, the authors addressed the singer directly, stating: "And you, Eduin Caz, stick to music and stop advocating for Orozco, or we'll execute you too." The message was signed "La Maña," a term commonly used in Mexico to refer to organized crime groups.
As of the publication of this article, neither Caz nor Grupo Firme had publicly responded to the latest threat. Authorities have not announced any evidence linking the singer to the individuals named in the banner, nor have they disclosed who may be responsible for placing it. Investigations remain ongoing.
The incident marks the second major security threat involving Grupo Firme in little more than a year. In February 2025, another narco banner targeting the band was discovered in Tijuana. That threat was accompanied by human remains and warned the group not to perform at the Carnival of Mazatlán. Following the incident, Grupo Firme canceled its scheduled appearance at the event.
At the time, Caz said the group had no ties to criminal organizations and insisted that the band had done nothing wrong. The episode highlighted the growing risks faced by artists associated with regional Mexican music, particularly as organized crime groups increasingly seek to exert influence through public intimidation campaigns.
The latest threat comes amid heightened scrutiny of the regional Mexican music industry. Several performers in the genre have faced threats, concert cancellations, and security concerns in recent years because of perceived links, lyrics, or associations connected to organized crime figures.
Grupo Firme has recently attempted to distance itself from the narcocorrido controversy. Earlier in 2025, Caz stated that the band's focus is primarily on songs about love and heartbreak rather than music glorifying drug traffickers.
For now, authorities in Tijuana continue to investigate the source of the banner, while fans await any public response from Caz or his management team.
