"Presidente" is a song by Mexican musicians

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, Luis R. Conriquez and

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, released on 21 October 2024. It was produced by Ballestros himself.

Composition

"Presidente" is a

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song that mixes norteño and rap. The lyrics describe the luxury, power and lifestyles of figures involved in drug trafficking. They also reference brands such as

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(and their L'Immensité cologne) and

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Controversy

The song sparked controversy over its mention of a certain drug dealer known as "El Plumas", whose identity is unknown but it has been reported that he would work for the

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. The record labels censored the line in accordance with the rules of

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Charts

References

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