Tributes are being paid to Facundo Cabral, the Argentine folk singer, who has been shot dead today in Guatemala.
Cabral, 74, was heading from his hotel to the airport in Guatemala City when he was reportedly ambushed.
He was one of Latin America's most famous performers, and his killing has prompted a wave of reaction.
Guatemala's leader said early investigations suggested Cabral was not targeted but the attack was aimed at a music promoter travelling with him.
President Alvaro Colom said he was "dismayed by this cowardly act" and decreed three days of mourning.
Cabral had performed in the city of Quetzaltenango, 200km (120 miles) west of Guatemala City, on Thursday. He was heading to Nicaragua for more concerts.
R.I.P. Facundo Cabral
Cuando un amigo se va
queda un espacio vacio
que no lo puede llenar
la llegada de otro amigo...
Cuando un amigo se va
queda un tizón encendido
que no se puede apagar
ni con las aguas de un rio...
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