Red Feminista de León condemns Christian Nodal's inclusion in Festival Internacional del Globo

The Festival Internacional del Globo (FIG) 2026 announced that Mexican regional singer Christian Nodal, alongside the duo Xavi, would headline the musical program on 15 November, marking the first double regional‑mexicano bill in the festival’s history. In response, the Red Feminista de León issued an official statement rejecting the inclusion of Nodal, citing his involvement in multiple controversies related to violence and inequality toward women. The collective argued that public funds used for large cultural events should not support artists whose public image conflicts with gender‑equality values, especially amid ongoing femicide and other forms of violence against women in the region. While stating they do not seek to cancel artists, they called on cultural institutions in León to adopt gender‑perspective criteria and social‑responsibility standards when selecting performers.

The criticism underscores a broader debate over how municipal and state resources are allocated to cultural programming and the messages such decisions convey about governmental priorities and respect for human‑rights principles.