1st Semifinalists of 'México Canta por la Paz y Contra las Adicciones' Announced in the United States

The Mexican Government, through the Ministry of Culture, announced this Friday the first eight semifinalists of the contest México Canta por la Paz y Contra las Adicciones (“Mexico Sings for Peace and Against Addictions”), who will compete in the East Region Semifinal in the United States on August 17.

This marks Phase 3 of the binational competition, whose grand finale will take place on October 5 at the Teatro de la Ciudad Esperanza Iris in Mexico City.

During her morning press conference, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to Mexicans living abroad, emphasizing that updates on the competition will be shared every Friday as part of the government’s efforts to promote cultural messages of peace and steer youth away from narratives that glorify violence.

“We will continue to share updates every Friday on support for Mexican men and women in the United States, both through consular services and through beautiful initiatives such as México Canta, cultural activities, and many other things related to their lives here and the connection they maintain with their families and with our country. We want that connection to be even stronger, and for them to feel that the Mexican Government is always with them,” the President said.

The eight semifinalists representing the Eastern United States region are:

• Alex Moreno, singer-songwriter of contemporary Mexican music
• Blue Malboro, hip hop singer-songwriter
• José Carlos Díaz, bolero performer
• Donato Alfredo Mendoza Vargas, mariachi composer
• Miroslava, pop-ballad performer
• Stephanie, corrido tumbado singer-songwriter
• Mercedes Gala, pop-ballad singer-songwriter
• Two In Love (duo), ranchera performers
• Daya Dorado, Tex-Mex country singer-songwriter

These artists are currently working on their performances with producer Francisco Javier Ramírez at DLS Studios in Chicago.

Minister of Culture Claudia Curiel de Icaza noted that the semifinalists’ profiles and projects can be viewed on the official competition website.

She also announced the full schedule of regional semifinals, which will be broadcast every Sunday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. across more than 18 public media outlets:

• August 17 – U.S. East Region Semifinal
• August 24 – U.S. Central Region Semifinal
• August 31 – U.S. West Region Semifinal
• September 7 – Mexico West Region Semifinal
• September 14 – Mexico Central Region Semifinal
• September 21 – Mexico South Region Semifinal
• September 28 – Best of the Semifinals Recap
• October 5 – Grand Finale from Teatro de la Ciudad Esperanza Iris

Finalists from both Mexico and the United States will be brought from their home cities to Mexico City to perform live at the iconic venue.

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