You also don't see banda music where the guy with the big house and women and drugs and cars is singing about how he just oversaw a successful corporate merger.
Everyone likes some intrigue and mystique. James Bond will always have more of it than a claims adjustor.
Ironically in Mexico, they have the same reputation. But yes, a small minority of smart kids play to be astronauts or businessmen in their free time.
What looks more exciting for a kid? Seeing your narco uncle on your birthday with a PS4 gift? Or your banker 8am-8pm uncle with a hot wheels as a gift?
If you are not from Mexico it will be hard for you to understand this issue.