El Wero V22

Описание: The sanctions against Ricardo Hernández Medrano (El Makabelico) are part of a rare and aggressive "full-frontal assault" by the U.S. government on the financial infrastructure of the Cartel del Noreste (CDN).
As of early 2026, here is the deeper context and the ongoing fallout from the August 2025 action:
1. The "Comando Exclusivo" Network
While the artist is famous as El Makabelico, the U.S. government specifically targeted his work under the name Comando Exclusivo.
• The Allegation: Investigators believe this wasn't just a musical project but a specialized propaganda arm for the CDN.
• The "Tax": The most striking detail of the sanction is the claim that 50% of every dollar earned from his millions of monthly listeners on Spotify and YouTube went directly into the cartel’s operational budget.
2. Legal Precedent & Secondary Sanctions
This case is significant because it uses Executive Order 13224, a tool typically reserved for global terrorists.
• Secondary Sanctions: These don't just affect Hernández; they threaten secondary sanctions against any foreign bank or business (even those outside the U.S.) that processes his money.
• Platform Liability: Streaming giants like Spotify and Google faced intense pressure to not only remove his music but to ensure no "frozen" royalty funds were accidentally released to his associates.
3. Connection to Other High-Profile Cases
The crackdown on El Makabelico is linked to a broader investigation into the music industry's ties to organized crime.
• Angel Del Villar: Shortly before El Makabelico was sanctioned, music executive Angel Del Villar (of DEL Records) was found guilty of violating the Kingpin Act for doing business with a cartel-linked promoter.
• The Message: The U.S. Treasury is sending a clear warning to the "Bélico" and "Corridos" industry that producing content for cartels is now being treated as a national security threat, not just a legal grey area.
4. Current Status (2026)
• Digital Ghost: As of 2026, his official presence remains largely scrubbed from mainstream U.S. digital platforms.
• SDN List: He remains on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list, which effectively makes him "financially untouchable" in any country that uses the U.S. banking system.
• Live Performances: His ability to perform is restricted to regions where the local government does not enforce U.S. Treasury orders, though many venues in Mexico have also begun banning "narco-corridos" to avoid similar legal heat.