Mexican Singer-Songwriter Gabino Palomares Dies at 76
Founder of the Canto Nuevo movement and author of "La maldición de Malinche" passed away after weeks of illness.
KEY POINTS
- Gabino Palomares died September 30, 2026, at age 76 after weeks of illness.
- He was a founder of Mexico's Canto Nuevo movement and composed over 100 songs.
- His signature song "La maldición de Malinche" is a landmark of Latin American protest music.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum honored his principles and commitment to social justice.
- Family will announce funeral arrangements at a later date.
Mexican singer-songwriter and activist Gabino Palomares died Wednesday at age 76 after several weeks of serious health problems, his family confirmed. Born in Comonfort, Guanajuato, on May 26, 1950, he was a founding figure of the Canto Nuevo movement in Mexico.
Palomares composed over one hundred songs addressing social inequality, political struggles, and Latin American history. His most famous work, "La maldición de Malinche," became an emblematic anthem of Latin American social song, popularized by Amparo Ochoa.
“I am more a social fighter than an artist.”
President Claudia Sheinbaum mourned his passing on social media, praising his consistency and commitment to just causes. She extended condolences to his family, friends, and those who shared his path.
The family thanked supporters who accompanied his lifelong fight for a more just world and said funeral details would be announced later. Palomares shared stages with legends like Mercedes Sosa, Silvio Rodríguez, and Joan Manuel Serrat.
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