Chilean singer Américo sentenced for domestic violence

Chilean singer Américo has been convicted of less serious injuries in a case of domestic violence against his former partner, Yamila Reyna. A court in San Javier, Maule Region, sentenced him to 100 days of minimum-grade imprisonment, which he will serve through partial house arrest at a location determined by his defense.

As part of the sentence, Américo must pay a fine of 11 UTM, approximately $796,840 CLP. He is also prohibited from approaching Reyna for six months and must undergo impulse control treatment for two years at his own expense. During the hearing, the singer admitted responsibility for the incidents, which occurred in November 2025 and February 2026, and issued a public apology to the victim.

Following the court appearance, a tense confrontation occurred between the singer and journalist Gino Costa. When Américo suggested that all parties involved in the situation had lost, Costa questioned the statement given the singer's admission of physical aggression. Américo responded by accusing the journalist of bias due to his friendship with Reyna.