Singer Becky G and her family are in mourning. The artist, who was celebrating her 26th birthday, received the least expected news: an uncle who had been reported missing in Brazil was found dead.
The young American’s relative traveled from Mexico to the South American country to enjoy the famous carnival festivities.
Unfortunately, Gabriel Martinezas he was identified, died after being involved in an accident in Rio de Janeiro.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Becky G (@iambeckyg)
The magazine “People en Español” indicated that Martínez “was found lifeless on March 2 after a spectacular accident and that the US Embassy was in charge of breaking the news.”
International media indicate that Martínez is the uncle of the singer, although the man was a cousin of the mother of the performer of the song “Mayores”.
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Becky G’s family had asked for help to find the man
Gabriel Martínez was missing for between 5 and 6 days. The information about his death came out on Thursday, March 2, 2023, when Becky G was 26 years old.
The artist’s family had expressed their sadness at not having contact with Martínez.
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According to El Universal de México, Becky G’s relatives asked on social networks for “help from users to find her whereabouts”.
They indicated in the message that his phone was off and that he also did not respond to emails, messages or anything from family or work.
While in “People en Español” they quote a few words from the singer, who also expressed interest in finding her whereabouts.
He is my mother’s cousin. Technically yes, it belongs to my family and I am in contact with legal media in Brazil. Thank you for the assistance.
Four days ago, Nando Esquivias had stated through his Instagram account: “Friends and family. My cousin is missing. He left Mexico for Rio de Janeiro a week ago. No one has heard from him since last Thursday or Friday.
His plans were Brazil and then possibly Colombia and Peru.
Your phone is off. He has not responded to emails, messages or anything from family or work.”
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Nando Esquivias (@nino_nando)
confirms the tragic news
On Sunday, March 5, People en Español reported: “The Embassy and Consulates of the United States are dismayed by the news of the American citizen killed in a tragic accident in Rio de Janeiro and we thank the Brazilian authorities for their search.” they stated “Our top priority is to serve the citizens of the United States abroad, and the embassy and consulates are ready to cooperate with the family and provide all necessary assistance.”
Gabriel Martínez, Telemundo noted, was an American citizen currently living in Mexico.
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Source: Eluniverso
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