Sonora authorities process three influencers for drug promotion

A judge in Hermosillo, Sonora, has linked three content creators to a criminal process for the alleged crimes of apologia of a crime and the promotion of drug consumption on social media. The individuals, identified as Azlán “N” (alias “El Azlán”), Julián “N” (alias “El Pelón Bajavión”), and Eduardo Antonio “N” (alias “El Doble Carne”), are accused of promoting cannabis-related products in videos shared on Facebook.

According to the Sonora State Attorney General’s Office, the material showed the influencers expressing approval of and promoting substances such as electronic cigarettes, concentrates, extracts, and pre-rolled marijuana cigarettes. Authorities stated that these actions constitute the public exaltation of narcotic-related activities through digital platforms.

As precautionary measures, the court has ordered the defendants to appear weekly before a judge, post an individual economic guarantee, and refrain from leaving the state without authorization. They are also temporarily suspended from activities promoting the brand involved. Investigations are ongoing to determine if there are links between the promoted brand and criminal organizations.