Tierra Caliente Star Survives Shooting

Edilberto Portillo, the revered founder and lead singer of the influential Tierra Caliente music group Beto y Sus Canarios, has survived an armed attack. The incident occurred on Saturday, just moments before he was slated to perform at Rodeo Texcoco in Chicoloapan, Estado de México. Portillo is currently under medical supervision, receiving all necessary care. His family released a statement on Monday, August 24, confirming he is alive and recovering.

The family's statement emphasized that no other band members were harmed during the assault. Portillo was reportedly shot by unidentified assailants outside the venue. Despite the incident, the event organizers proceeded with the scheduled program without addressing the attack publicly.

Beto y Sus Canarios, founded in 1987, hails from Huetamo, Michoacán, and is credited with pioneering the Tierra Caliente music genre. The group achieved significant commercial success, with their 2005 album 'Ardientes' topping the Top Regional Mexican Albums chart for two weeks. They have had 13 songs chart on Regional Mexican Airplay, including two number-one hits.