Corrido singer investigated for drug trafficking surrendered to US authorities

Thomas Ballardo He is a corrido singer whose family has been involved in the world of music, as his father was also a singer, his uncle Nacho Hernandez was the accordionist of Chalino Sanchezand he is also the nephew of El Potro de Sinaloa, another renowned interpreter of regional Mexican music.

However, his professional career has been overshadowed by an investigation into conspiracy and drug trafficking crimes by US authorities.

That is why, as part of this investigation, The singer of corridos tumbados turned himself in to the United States justice systemaccording to federal sources reported to the weekly Zeta Tijuana.

According to the cited media, it was on Thursday afternoon when Tomás Ballardo went to the customs offices in San Ysidro and appeared before the court to face the accusations against him.

In addition, it was reported that Baja California authorities already had information against the artist, and even There was an arrest warrant issued by the US government.

Although no further details were provided about the investigation, it is known that the interpreter of songs such as “Perro sin Cadena” and “La Reserva” had concerts scheduled in the city of Mexicali.

It should be noted that Ballardo has several songs that refer to criminal leaders and criminal groups, mainly that of The Russiansthat is, the armed cell under the orders of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada that maintains a war against The Chapitos in northern Mexico.

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