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Singer Aurelio Martínez under six deaths in Lanhsa aircraft crash

A tragic plane crash near the international airport Juan Manuel Gálvez in Roatán has called for the lives of six people, including the renowned Honduran singer-songwriter Aurelio Martínez.

The authorities have confirmed that Martínez belonged under the passengers on board the Lanhsa aircraft that plunged into the sea on the way to La Ceiba. The accident sent shock waves through the music community and beyond, as fans and colleagues mourn the loss of a cultural icon.

Martínez, an internationally recognized Garifuna artist, was celebrated for his contributions to Honduran music, with hits like Pompis Con Pompis gaining widespread popularity. His death marks a significant loss for the Garifuna community and the wider Latin American music scene.

Rescue efforts managed to save four people from the ruins while the remaining victims are caught under the water. The local authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.

Tributes have started on social media and colleagues remember Martínez ‘legacy and the effects on Garifuna’s music. His influence stretched beyond Honduras when he served as an ambassador for his culture on the global stage.


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