Los Ángeles Azules Band Robbed at Gunpoint in Mexico

Los Ángeles Azules Robbed at Gunpoint on Mexico-Puebla Highway Mexico City – Popular Mexican musical group Los Ángeles Azules experienced a frightening robbery on the Mexico-Puebla highway on May 9th, 2025. Band members were returning from a performance in Tabasco when they were stopped by armed individuals who posed as police officers. The robbers stole the band's equipment, including a custom-made bass guitar belonging to Elias Mejia, a significant loss for the musician. "What hurt me most was losing my bass," Mejia shared in a recent interview, "It was a special bass, custom made for me." Authorities are investigating the incident. The Mexico City government has pledged to assist in the investigation and recovery of the stolen equipment. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by artists and performers in Mexico due to rising crime rates.