Valentín Elizalde
Valentín Elizalde was a popular Mexican singer known for his contributions to the narcocorrido genre, which often tells stories of drug trafficking and the struggles associated with it. He gained fame for his powerful voice and emotive performances. His career was tragically interrupted when he was assassinated in 2006, a violent act believed to be connected to his music and its associations with drug cartels, highlighting the dangers faced by artists in this genre.
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Recent news mentions
Valentín Elizalde, known as El Gallo de Oro, was murdered in 2006 at the age of 27.
Asesinan a famoso cantante del regional mexicano a plena luz del día
Costa Rica· 2025-08-20
Valentín Elizalde was murdered in Reynosa after a performance in 2006.
La cronología del crimen de cinco integrantes del Grupo Fugitivo en México: ‘Fue una coartada’
Colombia· 2025-05-30
Valentín Elizalde was murdered in Reynosa after a performance in 2006.
La violencia y el narco apaga la música mexicana
Dominican Republic· 2025-05-30
Valentín Elizalde was killed in 2006 for singing a narcocorrido with messages between cartels.
Por qué en México están prohibiendo los narcocorridos (y las claves que explican el arraigo del género)
Bolivia· 2025-04-27
