MIAMI._ The singer Jorge Juniorcousin of José Manuel Carbajal known as El Taiger, reported on Instagram this Sunday that the funeral to say goodbye to the popular reggaeton singer will be held on Saturday, October 18 at the San Lázaro church, in Hialeah, Miami.
The leader of the group Los 4 stated that he is working together with the lawyers and the family to ensure that El Taiger can be buried in Cuba, and say goodbye to his family. He confessed that this has been his hardest journey and has thanked everyone who has approached him to wish him strength. In turn, he promised to do everything in his power to transfer his cousin’s remains to Havana.
Jorge did not directly mention the woman, who according to the information disclosed by the journalist Mario Vallejo, would have in his hands the power to decide on the remains of El Taiger.
“We are managing how to take my cousin to the island so that he can be buried next to his mother, as he deserves,” explained Jorge Junior.
He also mentioned that he has received several videos of people who are trying to take advantage of the situation to gain notoriety, but noted that he does not have time to pay attention to those people at the moment.
He added that now it is not about responding to these provocations, but rather about organizing a “beautiful” farewell to honor El Taiger as he deserves.
In his statements, Jorge Junior also expressed his confidence in the United States authorities and asked for justice for the death of José Manuel, saying: “He who is missing has to appear.” Likewise, he pointed out that in Cuba they also want to organize a meaningful farewell for him. “My cousin deserves it,” said Jorge Junior.
The reggaeton player Cuban José Manuel Carvajal, known artistically as El Taiger, died on October 10, at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, where he remained in critical condition after being shot in the head.