Alfredo Olivas Denies Alleged Attack Against Him in Tamaulipas

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With a Photo on Instagram, He Calms Rumors of an Armed Attack

Alfredo Olivas performed at the Coliseo Centenario in Torreón on September 20.

On November 12, 2025, news of an alleged armed attack against the regional Mexican singer, Alfredo Olivas, on a highway in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, circulated widely on social media.

Unofficial reports detailed that the attack occurred while the singer was traveling to an event accompanied by his security team. They also indicated that the artist had been seriously wounded in the abdomen and that a bodyguard had been killed during the attack.

However, in a move that quickly silenced the rumors, Alfredo Olivas denied the alleged attack using his social media.

The singer of corridos and rancheras shared a photo of his face on his official Instagram account.

Although the image wasn’t accompanied by any caption, his apparent good health was enough to reassure his followers. The photo quickly garnered more than 21,000 reactions and comments from fans expressing well wishes and relief.

“I was already very sad about the attack. Thank goodness it's a lie,” “They were already taking me to the hospital after seeing the news,” and “You scared me, sweetheart,” read some of the comments.

Hours later, Start Media Consulting, the singer's publicity agency, shared a statement denying the attack.

"Alfredo Olivas is fine, continuing with his scheduled activities as normal, and isn’t in or hasn’t visited the state mentioned in recent hours," they stated.

Authorities deny attack

In a brief statement on social media, the Tamaulipas Security Spokesperson's Office reported that the report of an attack on Alfredo Olivas is false.

They indicated that, to date, security institutions hadn’t received any reports of incidents or risky situations on Tamaulipas highways.

Source: El Siglo de Torreon