Carlos Cano "marгќa La Portuguesa" Apr 2026

Juan Flores, a 35-year-old fisherman and smuggler from Ayamonte, was shot and killed by the Portuguese border police ( guardinha ) while illegally fishing for prawns ( langostinos ) in the Guadiana River.

The song is based on a real tragic event from January 5, 1985. CARLOS CANO "MARГЌA LA PORTUGUESA"

is the most celebrated song by Andalusian singer-songwriter Carlos Cano , released in 1987 on his album Quédate con la copla . It is widely considered the last great classic of the Spanish copla genre, blending it with Portuguese fado . 1. The True Story Behind the Song Juan Flores, a 35-year-old fisherman and smuggler from