{
  "id": 3126897,
  "title": "Beto y Sus Canarios Leader Edilberto Portillo ‘Is Alive’ After Armed Attack, His Family Says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/beto-y-sus-canarios-leader-edilberto-portillo-is-alive-after-armed",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T22:28:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/beto-y-sus-canarios-portillo-alive-after-shooting-family-1236323459/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Edilberto Portillo, the lead singer of the Tierra Caliente band Beto y Sus Canarios, is reportedly alive after being shot on Saturday night, according to a statement released by his family on Monday. The attack occurred shortly before Portillo was set to perform at Rodeo Texcoco in Chicoloapan, Estado de México. The family confirmed that Portillo, also known as \"Don Beto,\" is receiving medical attention and is currently the top priority for their recovery and safety. No other members of the band were injured in the incident. The musical group, which originated in Huetamo, Michoacán, has been active since 1987 and gained popularity in the 2000s with hits such as \"Está Llorando Mi Corazón\" and \"Noche Eterna.\" Beto y Sus Canarios has released seven albums, with their 2005 LP \"Ardientes\" reaching No. 1 on the Top Regional Mexican Albums chart. The family asked the public and media to refrain from sharing unverified information and to only rely on official updates regarding the situation.",
  "summary": "“Don Beto,” as he's known, was shot before a performance at the Rodeo Texcoco in Mexico on Saturday (Aug. 22)",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}