The night of October 9 was marked by tragedy in Mexico City. In one of the busiest arteries of the capital, the Periférico Ring, the Argentine singer and model Fede Dorcaz was shot dead while driving his vehicle. She was 29 years old, had a rising artistic career and a promising future with her partner, the content creator and singer Mariana Ávila. The news shook the Latin American entertainment world and left a trail of pain that became even deeper with the message that Mariana shared on social networks: “Love, please come back.”
The couple was preparing to debut on the reality show “Las Estrellas Bailan en Hoy”, on Televisa, the following Monday. Hours before the crime, both had been rehearsing in the forums of San Ángel, sharing laughter, dance steps and dreams. Nobody imagined that that would be the last day that Mariana would see Fede alive.
According to the first reports from the Secretariat of Citizen Security of Mexico CityDorcaz was intercepted by two armed men traveling on motorcycles. The attack occurred at the height of Electrificación Street, in the Daniel Garza neighborhood, Miguel Hidalgo mayor’s office. Although it is speculated that it could have been an attempted assault, authorities have not yet confirmed the motive for the crime. Surveillance cameras at the location are being reviewed to identify the attackers.
The Argentine newspaper Clarín reported that the attackers followed him for several meters and shot him at least three times. causing death instantly. The Attorney General’s Office of Mexico City opened an investigation file for intentional homicide, but so far no arrests have been reported.
Mariana Ávila dedicates a heartbreaking message to her boyfriend, Fede Dorcaz
Mariana Ávila’s reaction was immediate and deeply moving. Through his X account, he shared a message that moved thousands of followers: “You will always be my favorite person in the whole world. I love you, I love you, I love you and I will always love you.” Hours later, he published another even more heartbreaking text: “I don’t want to be one more day without you, I’m waiting for your good night message. Love, please come back, you know I was never so strong without you by my side.”
Mariana’s words resonated on social networks, where thousands of users expressed their solidarity and sadness. “Marianita, your situation destroys us, we love you,” “Now you have a little angel who will take care of you forever”, “you were his reason to shine, and he will continue to do so from heaven”, were some of the comments he received.
However, Mariana also used her social networks to ask for justice for the artist: “My friend was driving home alone after being together, we were talking on the phone and he called his friends to tell him how well he was doing. He was never in bad ways in his life. JUSTICE, NOT LIES. “Do not divert information to remove responsibility for what happened.”
He added: “What happened to him was an assault at the hands of crime. THERE IS NO MORE. They didn’t take the things because everything got out of hand and they had to flee. Don’t damage the image of someone who was always RIGHT. AN ANGEL. He worked only with his hard-earned money. In this world of perversion, my Fede ALWAYS received proposals to ‘promote her career quickly’. She never accepted in her life, never and never, she always told me that she preferred not to have money to eat, than to sell her image, she always had God first. “He always worked with his nails.”
Fede Dorcaz and Mariana Ávila, a love story that conquered hearts
Fede Dorcaz and Mariana Ávila began their relationship in January 2024. They met at artistic events and, as they reported in interviews, it was Mariana who took the first step by contacting him on Instagram. Since then, they became inseparable. The couple constantly shared photos and videos of their trips through Cozumel, Honduras and the Bahamas on social networks. They also collaborated musically on the song “Moka,” which became a symbol of their union. In January of this year they celebrated their first anniversary, and planned to debut together on television as a dance couple.
One of the most important memories for Fede was when he took Mariana to Mar del Plata, his hometown, to show her the places he loved the most. In “La Feliz”, as the Argentine coastal city is known, they shared moments that today have become indelible memories.
Fede Doscaz, an artist on the rise
Federico Dorcaz was born in Mar del Plata on January 28, 1996. At the age of 14 he emigrated with his family to Mallorca, Spain, where he began his career as a model. His talent and presence led him to become the image of Giorgio Armani for three years. Athlete and soccer lover, he played for the San Francisco club before turning completely to music.
His single “Tú” marked the beginning of a new artistic stage that led him to perform in venues such as the Monterrey Arena and at the Premios Juventud 2025, held in Panama. In Mexico he found a platform to relaunch his musical career and a community that welcomed him with open arms. In a recent interview, Fede expressed his gratitude to the country that welcomed him: “Probably one of the most beautiful moments of my life and my career. Everything that I once dreamed of is happening. We just sang at the Monterrey Arena. Thank you for all the love and affection you gave me, I will never forget it.”
Mariana Ávila shared a video in which Fede talked about Mexico, a country she called “generous with foreigners.” Along with the clip, he wrote: “You loved Mexico with all your being, just as all of us who knew you loved you.” The phrase became an echo of the duality that the country represents for many foreign artists: a place of opportunities, but also of risks. The murder of Fede Dorcaz joins a series of recent attacks that have shaken the entertainment world in Mexico.
Just a few weeks before, Colombian singers B-King and Regio Clown were found dead in Cocotitlán, State of Mexico, after missing for several days. Also in September, celebrity hairstylist Miguel de la Mora, known as Micky Hair, was murdered in the Polanco neighborhood, one of the most exclusive areas of the capital.
ANGELA URREA PARRA
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