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HOUSTON (AP) — Tejano musician Fito Olivares, known for songs that were wedding and quinceanera mainstays including the hit “Juana La Cubana,” died Friday. He was 75. The noted saxophonist died in the morning at home in Houston, according to his wife, Griselda Olivares. She said he was diagnosed with cancer last year. Born Rodolfo Olivares in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas on April 19, 1947, Fito Olivares started playing professionally in his teens. In 1980, he and his brothers formed Olivares y su Grupo La Pura Sabrosura and moved to Houston. Other tunes he is known for include “Aguita de Melon,” “El Chicle" and “El Colesterol.” In addition to playing the saxophone, he also played accordion, wrote songs and occasionally sang, his wife said. Griselda Olivares said the family was seeing a lot of support from fans on social media. “They played the music all over the world,” she said. Among those posting tributes was Ed Gonzalez, the sheriff for Harris County, where Houston … [Read more...] about Tejano musician Fito Olivares dies in Houston at 75

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 HOUSTON (AP) — Tejano musician Fito Olivares, known for songs that were wedding and quinceanera mainstays including the hit “Juana La Cubana,” died Friday. He was 75. The noted saxophonist died in the morning at home in Houston, according to his wife, Griselda Olivares. She said he was diagnosed with cancer last year. Born Rodolfo Olivares in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas on April 19, 1947, Fito Olivares started playing professionally in his teens. In 1980, he and his brothers formed Olivares y su Grupo La Pura Sabrosura and moved to Houston. Other tunes he is known for include “Aguita de Melon,” “El Chicle" and “El Colesterol.” In addition to playing the saxophone, he also played accordion, wrote songs and occasionally sang, his wife said. Griselda Olivares said the family was seeing a lot of support from fans on social media. “They played the music all over the world,” she … [Read more...] about Tejano musician Fito Olivares, 75, dies in Houston

(CNN) Mexican authorities arrested five more people Friday in connection to the kidnappings of four Americans in Matamoros, Mexico, as the bodies of the two Americans killed were returned to US diplomats and questions continued to swirl around last week's violent abduction. Six people have been arrested in total, including one on Tuesday, Tamaulipas Attorney General Irving Barrios Mojica said Friday. "The Tamaulipas Attorney General's Office (#FGJT) performed an arrest warrant against 5 people linked to the events of March 3 in Matamoros, for the crimes of aggravated kidnapping and intentional simple homicide. One more person who was arrested in recent days, was linked to the process," Barrios Mojica tweeted. The case remained "very confusing" to investigators, who were still obtaining information on last week's kidnapping and considering all angles, a Tamaulipas Prosecutor's Office official familiar with the investigation told CNN before news broke of the arrests. … [Read more...] about 5 more arrested in deadly kidnapping of Americans in Mexico as questions continue to swirl around the case

A 14-year old boy from Mexico City dubbed 'El Chapito' has been arrested over the drug-related killing of eight individuals in January. According to the country's federal Public Safety Department, the yet to be named youngster is alleged to have driven up on a motorbike before opening fire on a partying family in the deprived suburb of Chimalhuacan. The nickname 'El Chapito' - translated as 'Little Chapo' - is a reference to Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, an infamous drug lord who is behind bars himself. READ MORE: Female 'Godmother' mafia boss dubbed 'The Little One' who inspired TV character jailed A man has also been arrested in connection with the deaths, whilst seven more from the same gang have been apprehended on drug charges. The attack also left a further five adults and two children wounded. The group were believed to be celebrating a birthday at the time. The motive for the massacre is yet to be revealed, but contract killings and kidnapping are almost … [Read more...] about Boy, 14, dubbed ‘El Chapito’ arrested as eight people dead in drug-related killings

A grandma suffered a fatal heart attack at the funeral of her son and 11-year-old grandson who were shot dead in Mexico. Amelia Garcia Fernandez suffered a heart attack while receiving condolences from family and friends at the funeral home on March 6. The bereaved grandma was rushed from the wake to a hospital, but medics were unable to save her life. Amelia’s nephew, Oscar Justino Garcia-Galindo, wrote online: "My Aunt Amelia's heart could not bear so much pain and stopped beating.” "Our heartfelt condolences and solidarity go to Luis Arturo Sanchez Garcia and family for the terrible events accumulated in these days. "Rest in peace, Aunt Melita, Alexis Sanchez, and little Alexis Jerome." Alexis Sanchez Garcia and his son were shot dead in Veracruz, Mexico ( Image: Newsflash) Luis Arturo, Amelia's surviving son and the former mayor of the municipality of Tezonapa, Veracruz State shared his heart break in a video on social media. "One of the pillars of … [Read more...] about Woman has fatal heart attack and dies at funeral of murdered son and grandson

A reward of $50,000 (£41,700) has been announced by the FBI for help in saving four US citizens kidnapped in Mexico . According to the FBI , the four Americans were travelling in a white minivan with North Carolina licence plates when they crossed into Matamoros, Tamaulipas, on Friday. The unidentified gunmen fired upon the passengers in the vehicle shortly after they entered Mexico in in warring cartel territory. The armed men then kidnapped the US citizens, who have not yet been identified, and fled the scene, the FBI said. A release said: "All four Americans were placed in a vehicle and taken from the scene by armed men." A video allegedly shows gangsters dragging the men into a pickup truck after the two groups exchanged gunfire. Four American citizens were kidnapped at gunpoint in warring Mexican cartel territory, the FBI said ( Image: CIRO) The bureau along with Mexican law enforcement agencies has launched an investigation, led by Oliver Rich, the … [Read more...] about Matamoros kidnapping: FBI offers $50,000 after four US citizens taken at gunpoint

close Video Spring break on San Padre Island Revelers on the beach having singing, dancing, and drinking during Spring Break 2023. (KR/Mega for Fox News Digital) Spring breakers have gathered near the southern border, seemingly unaware of safety concerns for both travel and crime happening nearby in Mexico. The U.S. Mission to Mexico posted a fresh warning last week, noting that "Each year, thousands of U.S. citizens visit Mexico during spring break." Among the various concerns ongoing in the country, the mission listed violent crime, drugs, unregulated alcohol and sexual assault. The mission also pointed to a travel advisory from October 2022 in which the U.S. State Department warned against travel to the states of Colima, Guerrero, Michoacán, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas and Zacatecas, while suggesting that Americans reconsider travel to another half-dozen states. But spring breakers continue to gather near the border, some of them seemed … [Read more...] about Spring breakers gather near Mexico border seemingly oblivious to crime threat, US warnings

TWO American siblings have reportedly gone missing in Mexico – just weeks after four US citizens were kidnapped. Hugo Yarset Monfort Luna, nine, and his sister Aranza Yosemiti Monfort Luna, 16, were last seen in the state of Nuevo León on Friday. Authorities have issued an amber alert and a search probe is underway as it’s feared that the children could be in “imminent danger.” It’s not yet known if the children were visiting Mexico or if they live in the country. Aranza was last seen wearing a pink shirt, black pants, a grey sweater, and blue sneakers. She had a black sweater wrapped around her waist and was carrying a brown handbag. Meanwhile, Hugo is three foot six inches tall and has dark, straight brown hair and dark eyes. A US State Department spokesperson said: “We are away of reports of two American citizens missing in Nuevo Leon.” No further details have been released amid the ongoing investigation. Their disappearance comes just weeks after … [Read more...] about Amber alert as two US siblings, 9 and 16, missing in Mexico just weeks after Americans kidnapped and murdered