Fito Páez ‘in the Process of Recovery’ After Serious Accident, Cancels Shows in Mexico & Colombia
Fito Páez has been forced to cancel his September shows in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Bogotá. The acclaimed Argentine musician announced Wednesday (Sep. 4) on his social media that he broke five ribs over the weekend at his home.
“On Sunday morning, I had a domestic accident that resulted in the fracture of five ribs,” Páez wrote in a statement published on his Instagram and X accounts. “I find myself unable to face the upcoming September concerts in DF, Guadalajara and Bogotá. My entire office is rescheduling the concerts for the coming months.”
The creator of hits like “El Amor Después Del amor,” “Yo Vengo a Ofrecer Mi Corazón” and “Tumbas de la Gloria” added: “A stumble is not a fall. Thank you for your patience. I love you very much!”
On Thursday morning (Sep. 5), his publicists reported that, after being evaluated by medical specialists, he has been ordered absolute rest.
“Fito is receiving the appropriate medical attention and is in the process of recovery. We deeply appreciate your understanding and support at this time,” his reps said in a press release. “As soon as possible, each producer will communicate details about the rescheduling and refund process for those who purchased tickets for the cancelled concerts.”
No more details on the accident were provided.
The affected shows are part of his 2024 El Amor Después del Amor Tour. They include his free concert this Saturday (Sept. 7) at the Zócalo in Mexico City, the country’s largest and most important public square; the Sept. 19 show at the Auditorio Telmex in Guadalajara; and the Sept. 21 show at the National Auditorium in Mexico City. In Colombia, he was scheduled to perform at the Cordillera Festival 2024 on Sept. 15.
Mexico City’s secretary of culture declined to make a comment immediately but said it was about to issue a statement.
Read Fito Páez’s full statement (in Spanish) below.
Sigal Ratner-Arias
Billboard
