Overview

• Araceli Julio died on the night of July 9 at age 39 after a multi-year battle with metastatic breast cancer.
• She fronted Satélite Kingston for two decades, composing and performing emblematic ska anthems like “El hilo” and “En mil años.”
• A 2024 court ruling ordered the resupply of her oncolytic medication after DADSE suspended it, but a state appeal delayed its delivery.
• Her public challenge to President Javier Milei’s health-budget cuts has become emblematic of broader struggles for access to life-saving treatments.
• Memorial concerts and benefit events are being organized across Argentina to honor her musical legacy and spotlight healthcare access issues.