The reunion between Gloria Trevi and María Raquenel Portillo, formerly known as Mary Boquitas, surprised the Latin public in the United States during a concert in Los Angeles that quickly became a trend in social networks.
On the night of February 28 at BMO Stadium, Gloria Trevi introduced “Raquenel” on stage before thousands of attendees, marking a symbolic moment after almost 30 years without singing together publicly. The two performed “En medio de la tempestad”, a song released in 2004 and composed during the time they were deprived of their freedom. The gesture was greeted with cheers and shouts of support, especially from a Hispanic community that has closely followed the judicial history that marked the lives of both artists.
A judicial past that changed their lives
Gloria Trevi and María Raquenel Portillo were linked to the so-called Sergio Andrade case.
One of the most mediatic scandals in Latin entertainment.
In 2000, Gloria Trevi, María Raquenel and producer Sergio Andrade were arrested in Brazil and subsequently transferred to Mexico.
Where they faced charges of kidnapping, rape and corruption of minors.
After almost five years in custody, both were acquitted in 2004 for lack of evidence.
Over time, both authorities and public testimonies have indicated that several members of the so-called “Andrade clan” were victims of manipulation, psychological abuse and coercion.
In 2023, Gloria Trevi filed a civil lawsuit in the United States against Sergio Andrade for alleged sexual abuse and trafficking, publicly acknowledging that María Raquenel was also a victim.
The legal process continues in U.S. courts
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The significance of the reunion in the U.S.
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For the Hispanic community in the United States, this moment was emotionally charged.
It was not only an artistic act, but also a message of reconciliation and resilience.
During Gloria’s concert, Maria Raquenel thanked the audience for their support with words about love, friendship and goodness.
She also recalled that the last time they sang together was in 1996.
Currently, María Raquenel has shared her version of events in the podcast “En Boca Cerrada”, where she relates her experience within Andrade’s environment.
For her part, Trevi continues to be active on the international stage and maintains open legal proceedings in the United States.
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