Authorities have intensified focus on the Gulf Cartel, labeled a "global terrorist organization" by the U.S. The area around Reynosa is notorious for crime and violence, prompting travel warnings to citizens due to the threat of kidnappings and armed conflicts.

In recent years, music and crime in Tamaulipas have collided, with regional genres sometimes idolizing drug cartels. The investigation continues into whether the musicians' deadly fate was linked to this backdrop of violence.

As efforts continue to combat cartel activities, this tragic incident brings to light the ongoing risks faced by civilians in Mexico's drug war.