Esaud Suárez, a well-known cumbia singer and member of orchestras such as Kaliente, Caribeños de Guadalupe and Papillon, made a serious public complaint, revealing that he is being a victim of extortion by Trujillo criminals who demand his payment of 30 thousand soles.
The situation has had a serious impact on his personal and professional life, to the point that he suffers from insomnia and has been forced to take medication in order to rest. The remembered interpreter of ‘Triste Clown’ also revealed that he has had to pause his presentations to avoid possible attacks.
Esaud Suarez He told a local radio station that he has not been able to work for 20 days due to fear for his safety and that of his family. “It is very worrying for me. I can’t sleep, I’m worried. “I can’t travel, who guarantees the security for me to give my shows,” she said with a worried expression.
“I have to leave here from Iquitos to the capital and move around all of Peru for my presentations; But, as we are, I can’t travel,” he added in a conversation with RPP.
The artist mentioned to the media that he has received constant threatening calls and messages, including audios that detail plans to attack his home and the bus in which he travels. The Latina program also showed part of the conversations that the criminals sent her.
With increasing intensity, extortionists have also begun sending intimidating messages to his minor daughters, exacerbating the anguish of the cumbia performer by involving his family in the threats.
“The criminals have written to my minor daughters. Every time I go to Trujillo they have sent me threats. At first it was gentle, but now they have messed with my daughters and I am worried,” Suárez confessed, visibly affected by the constant harassment and the danger that this represents.
The situation was further aggravated when he recalled the recent murder of a Cumbiambero colleague during a live concert, which increased his concern about safety in the musical environment. Because of this, he decided suspend all his presentations.
The singer has been forced to take his complaint to the public, seeking to draw the attention of the authorities to obtain adequate protection. During his intervention on local radio, he pleaded with the interior minister to take action on the matter and guarantee your safety.
“This is not a joke, it is about artists, Peruvians, compatriots, parents, take action on the matter,” Esaud Suárez implored.
Cumbia singer Jaime Carmona was murdered last Monday the 10th while performing at a cebichería in the Independencia district, in Lima. The crime was recorded on a video, since the performer was broadcasting his musical performance live through the TikTok platform.
The National Police of Peru (PNP) An investigation has been initiated to clarify the facts. According to the first information, he was being extorted into paying a large amount of money; If he did not do so, he would not be able to continue singing in Lima Norte.
However, those close to the artist assure that they were not aware of such threats. His brother informed several media outlets that he found out about the extortionate messages through the authorities.
His remains were laid to rest at ‘El Huaralino’, a well-known venue for events and shows in Los Olivos. Friends, family and colleagues gathered at the scene to say goodbye to him. During the funeral, the administrator of the establishment, Juan Pablo Fernández, lamented that extortion is common for soloists and musical groups, reporting that he himself has been a victim of these criminal acts.
