Defying ‘narco-culture’ in Mexico

Glorification of drug gangs has pervaded popular culture but failed to touch Lucha Libre, or “masked wrestling”.

Mexico wrestling free of narco culture

The glorification of drug gangs has pervaded Mexico’s popular culture, from films to music and fashion.

But what has become known as “narco-culture” has so far yet to reach one of the most iconic forms of entertainment – Lucha Libre or “masked wrestling”.

Al Jazeera’s Adam Raney reports from Mexico City.

Source: Al Jazeera

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