Ernesto Barajas, voice of Enigma Norteño, killed in Zapopan
The music world in Mexico has been shaken by the tragic news of the death of Ernesto Barajas, the 38-year-old vocalist and founder of the group Enigma Norteño. His life was cut short on Tuesday, August 19, in Zapopan, Jalisco, when he was attacked by armed men while he was at an auto storage facility. According to reports, Barajas was accompanied by a woman, who was injured, and another man, who also lost his life during the assault. Witnesses said that the attackers arrived on motorcycles and opened fire multiple times. The singer died instantly.
Local authorities immediately cordoned off the scene, while investigators from the state prosecutor’s office gathered evidence. A formal investigation has been opened, although so far, officials have not confirmed who may be responsible. Barajas’ family has remained silent in the aftermath of the tragedy, while fans and fellow musicians have begun to mourn his loss across social media.
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For many, Ernesto Barajas was more than just a singer. Born on September 16, 1986, in Culiacán, Sinaloa, he became the heart and voice of Enigma Norteño, a group founded in 2004 that carved out its place in the world of regional Mexican music. Known for corridos and songs tied to the stories of northern Mexico, the group became popular with tracks like El Deportivo , Los lujos del R , and El Güero Bastidas . Their music resonated not only in Mexico but also in the United States, where radio stations gave them a loyal following.
But alongside fame, there were risks. In 2023, Barajas was threatened through a narcomanta allegedly signed by the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación. The warning accused him of trying to perform in territories under cartel control. As a result, Enigma Norteño canceled a scheduled performance in Baja California that year. Although the authenticity of those accusations was never fully confirmed, the incident was a reminder of the dangers artists face when their music touches on themes linked to organized crime.
Despite the tension, Barajas continued to grow as an artist and entrepreneur. Beyond performing, he played bass, produced music, and even hosted a podcast called Puntos de Vista , where he interviewed other figures from the regional Mexican scene. On social media, he often shared glimpses of his family life, luxury cars, concerts, and his passion for soccer, particularly his support for Las Chivas.
Now, with his sudden death, fans are left grieving and reflecting on the fragile line between fame and danger in Mexico’s regional music world. While the investigation continues, one thing is certain: Ernesto Barajas leaves behind a musical legacy that will remain etched in the memories of those who followed his career and sang along to the corridos that made Enigma Norteño a recognizable name on both sides of the border.
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