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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Mattha Busby

Mexican city of Chihuahua bans misogynist lyrics in live music venues

Bad Bunny performs at Yankee Stadium for the 2022 MTV VMAs
The Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny is extremely popular in Mexico. Photograph: Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV/Paramount Global

Authorities in the north-western Mexican state of Chihuahua have banned artists from singing misogynist lyrics in live music venues.

Chihuahua, the capital city of the state, which borders the US, has passed a measure to prohibit musicians from performing songs that promote violence against women.

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