Corrido de Paredes

Banda El Recodo De Cruz Lizárraga's 'Corrido de Paredes' is a gripping narrative that delves into the dark underbelly of drug trafficking and corruption within law enforcement. The song tells the story of a drug shipment involving twenty kilos of cocaine, where corruption and deceit are rampant. The commander reports only fifteen kilos to his superior, who then orders the entire shipment to be sent. The lieutenant is responsible for delivering the drugs to the ministry, but the trail of deception continues as the drugs are systematically siphoned off at each stage.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the corruption that plagues the system. The trail of the drugs is meticulously documented, with each official taking their cut. The trailer's ten kilos are reduced to six by the time they are reported, and by the next morning, only three kilos remain. Paredes, the central figure, is transferred to the Eastern Penitentiary with just three kilos. The judge, upon reviewing the evidence, finds only an ounce of cocaine, leading to Paredes' release due to insufficient evidence.

The song concludes with a stark commentary on the corrupt system, highlighting how the commanders have become wealthy through the 'merma' or shrinkage of the trafficker's goods. Paredes, grateful for his release, donates the next shipment to the corrupt officials. This 'corrido' serves as a powerful critique of the pervasive corruption within the law enforcement and judicial systems, illustrating how the very institutions meant to uphold justice are complicit in the criminal activities they are supposed to combat.