Hoax – A boy named Abdiel Alberto, known as “El Chapa”, allegedly moved audiences by singing the song “Mi tierra tiene color, pero ya no brilla” in a talent show against violence in Mexico.
Analysis
A video has circulated on social media claiming that a boy named Abdiel Alberto, supposedly from Oaxaca and nicknamed “El Chapa”, performed in a talent show singing the song “Mi tierra tiene color, pero ya no brilla”. The content appears in different versions and languages, being shared not only in Mexico but also in countries like Peru.
According to the posts, the song was written by Mexican philosopher and writer Óscar de la Borbolla and went viral on TikTok and YouTube. The video shows the boy calling for peace and even mentioning the desire for “a Bukele” for his people, which allegedly moved thousands of people and generated millions of views on digital platforms. Read the song lyrics in the original language and translated:
Español: ESTA CANCIÓN DEBE SER HIMNO DE LOS PAÍSES CON ALTA INCIDENCIA CRIMINAL COMO MEXICO, COLOMBIA, PERÚ, ESTE NIÑO ES TODO UN FENOMENO. Mi tierra tiene color pero ya no brilla, cada calle lleva sangre cada esquina una pesadilla
*NIÑO DE OAXACA, MEXICO DE NOMBRE ABDIEL ALBERTO, CONOCIDO COMO “EL CHAPA” SE HACE VIRAL INTERPRETANDO UNA CANCIÓN DEL FILÓSOFO Y ESCRITOR MEXICANO OSCAR DE LA BORBOLLA .* *TIK TOK DE JHONNY MEDRANO ALCANZA AL BORDE DE LOS 9 MILLONES DE VISTAS DEL TEMA “LA VOZ DEL CORAZON”, UN SENTIMIENTO INFANTIL DIRIGIDO A LOS GOBERNANTES DEL MUNDO.* *Aunque no hay mucha información biográfica detallada sobre él en fuentes oficiales, los videos virales en plataformas como TikTok, donde se le puede ver cantando música regional mexicana, han sido su principal vía de reconocimiento. En algunos de estos videos, se le describe como un niño oaxaqueño que, a través de su canto, expresa un sentir sobre la situación en México, la violencia y el anhelo de paz* . *Ese sentimiento* *Es importante señalar que la fama de Abdiel “El Chapa” parece ser reciente y está ligada a la viralidad de sus interpretaciones en internet. El nombre de Óscar de la Borbolla, por su parte, pertenece a un reconocido filósofo, ensayista, narrador y poeta mexicano.*
Song in Español: Mi tierra tiene color, pero ya no brilla, cada calle lleva sangre, cada esquina una pesadilla. Mi tío no volvió, se lo tragó la balacera, aquí no hay futuro, solo se espera. La escuela queda lejos, cuando hay miedo, en cada paso, el gobierno me sonríe, pero no me abraza. Dicen que soy niño, que no debo opinar, pero si no hablo yo, quien va a gritar. Aquí también se llora, aunque nadie lo vea, aquí también se sueña, aunque el miedo nos rodea. Yo no quiero abrazos, de quien pacta con el fuego, ¡yo quiero paz! yo quiero un Bukele pa´mi pueblo.
English: This song should be the anthem of countries with high crime rates, such as Mexico, Colombia, and Peru. This boy is a true phenomenon. My land has color, but it no longer shines. Every street is filled with blood, every corner, a nightmare.
*A BOY FROM OAXACA, MEXICO, NAMED ABDIEL ALBERTO, KNOWN AS “EL CHAPA”, GOES VIRAL PERFORMING A SONG BY THE MEXICAN PHILOSOPHER AND WRITER OSCAR DE LA BORBOLLA.* *JHONNY MEDRANO’S TIKTOK REACHES 9 MILLION VIEWS WITH THE SONG “LA VOZ DEL CORAZON”, A CHILDLIKE FEELING ADDRESSED TO THE LEADERS OF THE WORLD.* *Although there is not much detailed biographical information about him in official sources, viral videos on platforms such as TikTok, where he can be seen singing Mexican regional music, have been his main way of gaining recognition. In some of these videos, he is described as a boy from Oaxaca who, through his singing, expresses his feelings about the situation in Mexico, violence, and the desire for peace.* *It is important to highlight that the fame of Abdiel “El Chapa” seems recent and is linked to the virality of his online performances. Óscar de la Borbolla’s name, on the other hand, belongs to a renowned Mexican philosopher, essayist, narrator, and poet.*
English: My land has color, but it no longer shines. Every street is filled with blood, every corner, a nightmare. My uncle never returned; he was swallowed by the gunfire. There is no future here, only waiting. The school is far away. When there is fear, at every step, the government smiles at me but does not embrace me. They say I am a child, that I should not have an opinion, but if I do not speak, who will shout? Here we also cry, even if no one sees. Here we also dream, even if fear surrounds us. I do not want hugs from those who make pacts with fire. I want peace! I want a Bukele for my people.
Fact-check
The story crossed borders. And here we are to debunk it “internationally”. To verify the truth, we must answer three questions: 1) Did a boy named Abdiel Alberto, “El Chapa”, sing the song “Mi tierra tiene color, pero ya no brilla” in a talent show? 2) How was the content about the song and the alleged singer created? 3) Who are Abdiel Alberto and Óscar de la Borbolla in this context?
Did a boy sing “Mi tierra tiene color, pero ya no brilla” during a talent show and move audiences?
No. The video does not show a real performance in any talent show. There are no journalistic records, no television broadcast, and no coverage of the supposed performance. The alleged “boy from Oaxaca” does not exist. It is a fictional character created to generate emotion.
How was the content about the boy and the song created?
The content was produced using artificial intelligence. The YouTube channel where the video went viral makes it clear in its description that the material was AI-generated for entertainment purposes. On the page, there is a disclaimer: “Todo el material ha sido generado con inteligencia artificial (IA).” The video can be seen here.
Who are Abdiel Alberto, “El Chapa”, and Óscar de la Borbolla?
The alleged “Abdiel Alberto” does not exist — he is just an invention of the AI-generated content. Óscar de la Borbolla, however, is a recognized Mexican philosopher and writer, but he has no relation whatsoever with the song “Mi tierra tiene color, pero ya no brilla”. Using his name only served to lend credibility to the fabricated narrative.
Conclusion
The video showing a boy supposedly named Abdiel Alberto, “El Chapa,” singing “Mi tierra tiene color, pero ya no brilla” on a talent show is false. The character does not exist, the song does not belong to Óscar de la Borbolla, and all the material was produced with artificial intelligence on entertainment channels on YouTube. It is yet another piece of disinformation mixing real and fictional elements to generate engagement.
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