El Bogueto promotes México Canta 2026 at Sheinbaum's morning conference

Reggaeton artist Armando Toledo Rosas, known as El Bogueto, appeared at President Claudia Sheinbaum's morning conference on July 23 to promote the second edition of México Canta, a binational music competition for young artists aged 18 to 34. Source: Infobae The competition aims to foster peace and combat addictions through music, targeting participants from Mexico and the United States. Source: Milenio

The initiative

México Canta 2026 received 16,289 registrations, according to Cultural Secretary Claudia Curiel de Icaza: 10,528 from Mexico and 5,761 from the US. Source: Excelsior However, the final stage involves only seven participants, per statements made during the event. Source: Heraldo The grand final is scheduled for September 13 at the Auditorio Nacional, with a special presentation on September 15 at the Zócalo. Source: Infobae

The message and performance

El Bogueto, a self-described product of Nezahualcóyotl, gave a speech emphasizing opportunities for youth: 'Quiero reconocer el gran esfuerzo que se está haciendo con México Canta por la Paz y contra las Adicciones, porque hoy se les está diciendo a miles de chavos y chavas de México y de Estados Unidos que sí se puede salir adelante con el talento, con la creatividad, con el trabajo y con la música.' Source: Milenio, Heraldo He then performed his song 'Mi Barrio,' dedicating it to neighborhoods like Neza, Ecatepec, Tepito, and Iztapalapa. Source: Infobae