Colombian Artists Boost Presence in Guatemala and El Salvador with New Song and Tribute Concert

Colombian singer Arelys Henao, known as “La Reina de la Música Popular,” joined the Mexican norteño group Grupo Exterminador to release the single “En manos Ajenas” on 23 July 2026. The track, written by Juan Corona and Francisco Rivera, blends Colombian popular and regional Mexican sounds and is aimed at audiences in Guatemala and El Salvador.

A separate event will bring Colombian pop to Guatemalan audiences on 2 August 2026. The Orquesta Filarmonía will stage a symphonic tribute to Shakira and Karol G at Teatro Lux in Guatemala City, featuring local vocalists Elvi Sagastume and Hellen Loarca backed by a 25‑musician orchestra. Tickets cost Q115 and the concert is promoted as a unique live‑orchestral experience.