The renowned singer from Monterrey, Mexico, Alicia Villarreal, known as La Güerita Consentida, confirmed this August 6, 2025 that her marriage to musician and producer Cruz Martínez, leader of Kumbia Kings, has been legally terminated.
The breakup puts an end to 22 years of union, marked by a legal battle against her for domestic violence, theft of documents and attempted femicide.
The legal battle of Alicia Villarreal and Cruz Martínez
The conflict erupted in February 2025, when Alicia filed a complaint for gender violence against Martínez, following physical aggressions and theft of her belongings -including her passport, wallet and cell phone- at her home in Monterrey.
Shortly thereafter, he gave an international distress signal during a concert in Michoacán, which mobilized media and public support.
As a result, a restraining order was issued preventing Cruz from approaching Villarreal. Martinez, initially on the run for missing a hearing on July 3, obtained an injunction to temporarily prevent his arrest while the judicial process continues.
Sincere emotions: the closing “of a cycle that had to end”.
In an interview with Ventaneando, Alicia declared: “As of today (I am divorced). We have reached the end of a first cycle that had to close and conclude well…. There is still a story and so many years…. The family and everything that happens within that great illusion that one day you had, is forever.”
His message conveyed a balance between the pain of saying goodbye and the relief of closing a toxic stage.
Keys to the case
Awareness of domestic violence: Villarreal’s gesture in the middle of a concert and his public denunciation make abuse visible even among admired figures, reaffirming that no one is exempt.
Importance of restraining orders: A legal framework that can protect victims, even without constant media visibility.
Right to rebuild and heal: Alicia claims that closing painful cycles is a step towards personal and professional recovery.
In Ventaneando, the singer commented: “It was important to get to that point of achieving my freedom, I needed to get out of there, I feel that I had not done well”.
Inicié todo este trámite en el 2023 y como yo tenía un matrimonio en Estados Unidos, tenía que hacer muchas cosas aquí, trámite... y eso no corre rápido. Trabajamos a marcha muy forzada, hicimos un gran equipo y ya lo pudimos lograr
The end of a stage and the beginning of a new chapter
The divorce between Alicia Villarreal and Cruz Martinez is officially confirmed, years after an informal separation was announced.
The process, which included allegations of violence, theft of documents and attempted femicide, culminated in the legal closure of the marriage.
Finally, Alicia defines herself as a free woman, focused on closing a painful stage and moving towards her emotional and creative well-being.
Here is Alicia Villarreal’s interview on Ventaneando about her official divorce.
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