Chicago, IL — October 14, 2025. The tension surrounding federal enforcement in Latino communities has just found a powerful new voice. Regional Mexican band Los Crudos de Durango has released a galvanizing protest song, “Seguimos Adelante,” following a shocking incident involving their vocalist and saxophonist, Ismael Mota, and alleged ICE agents in South Chicago.
A Shocking Claim of Racial Profiling
Mota, an American citizen, publicly recounted the aggressive confrontation that occurred just before a studio session, claiming he was targeted solely because of his “Latino appearance.”
He stated, “They stopped me without asking any questions, and even though I am an American citizen, they approached me aggressively just because of my Latino appearance, as if I were being kidnapped. When they heard me speak English, they let me go and left in white vans with Georgia license plates.”
This incident is not isolated. It mirrors the growing climate of fear and reports of aggressive tactics and racial profiling faced by Latino families across the United States. For Los Crudos de Durango, the personal nature of the event was a clear call to action.
Music as an Anthem of Resistance
The band, with a 20-year career that includes collaborating with artists like AB Quintanilla and Montez de Durango, chose to fight back not with rhetoric, but with rhythm. They decided to transform an older song into a fiery new cumbia-style protest anthem, “Seguimos Adelante” (We Move Forward). This new song is more than just a track for their upcoming album; it is a sonic banner of resistance and unity. It aims to give voice to those who experience discrimination and abuse of authority, reaffirming the band’s deep commitment to their culture, their people, and their music. The song stands as a defiant statement for justice, dignity, and cultural pride in the face of escalating tensions.
Los Crudos de Durango invites their fan base, the wider Latino community, and all media outlets to support their message. By listening to and sharing the new version of “Seguimos Adelante,” available now on all digital platforms, you can join the band in turning an act of profiling into a movement for change.
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