Mijares Announces Temporary Retirement: «I Want to Take Some Time Off»

The news has arrived that many fans of Manuel Mijares were dreading: the beloved singer has announced his intention to take a temporary break from the stage. According to El Financiero (2025), Mijares shared this news via a statement on his official Instagram account (@oficialmijares), expressing his desire for some time away from the spotlight. While details remain scarce, Mijares promises to reveal more in the coming days.

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Why is Mijares Stepping Away?

The announcement comes as Mijares is currently participating in Televisa's reality show, Juego de Voces, alongside his former wife, Lucero, and their daughter. This makes the timing somewhat surprising. The question on many fans' minds is whether this decision will impact his participation in the highly successful tour with Emmanuel, known as 'Two'r Amigos'. This tour has become a staple in the Mexican music scene, rivaling the popularity of even international acts like Shakira.

In his statement, Mijares expresses deep gratitude to his fans:

«To all of you, who have been my inspiration for so many years, I want to express my deepest gratitude. Music has been my world, a commitment that I have carried in my heart for decades,» (Mijares, as cited in El Financiero, 2025).

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While he doesn't explicitly call it a retirement, Mijares speaks of needing a «tiempo libre» – a free time – to dedicate to himself this year. It's a moment for him to recharge and potentially explore other avenues.

More Details to Come

In a subsequent Instagram post, Mijares indicated that he will be sharing more information about his decision soon. According to El Financiero (2025), he has slated an important announcement for the following Monday, where he intends to address the rumors surrounding his decision and elaborate on his plans for this «tiempo libre.»

Mijares also took the opportunity to thank his followers for their support, even acknowledging those who playfully teased him due to their concern. He assured them that he is doing well and asked them to remain calm, promising further updates soon.

According to the El Financiero's Redacción (2025) , Mijares's Career is one of the most emblematic singers in Mexico, Mijares began his career in the 80s and achieved fame with his self-titled album, Mijares (1986), which included hits like ‘No sé tú‘. Over the years, he has solidified his place in pop music and romantic ballads with more than 20 albums, thousands of copies sold and dozens of awards. In addition to his solo success, Mijares stood out for his collaboration with other artists, especially with his ex-wife Lucero.

A Legacy of Music

Known artistically as Mijares, he began his career in the 1980s and rose to fame with his self-titled album, Mijares (1986), which featured hits like 'No sé tú'. Over the years, Mijares has cemented his place in the pop and romantic ballad scene with more than 20 albums, thousands of copies sold, and numerous awards. In addition to his solo success, he stood out for his collaborations with other artists, most notably with his former wife, Lucero. His impact on Latin music is undeniable, and his decision to step back, even temporarily, marks a significant moment in the industry.

What's Next for Mijares?

While the future remains uncertain, Mijares fans can look forward to the promised announcement for a clearer picture of his plans. His participation in the 'Two'r Amigos' tour with Emmanuel and his role in Juego de Voces remain up in the air. Mijares has been actively performing shows throughout Mexico, and currently has two shows scheduled for May 27 and 28 at the Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City as part of the Two'r Amigos alongside Emmanuel. The question is will he participate or cancel for his temporary retirement?

The singer also has dates scheduled for August 9 and 10 at the Auditorio Nacional with the interpreter of 'La chica de humo'. These dates appear to still be confirmed. But if it's true that Mijares is taking a temporary retirement, will he participate and finish these confirmed dates? The public will have to be on the lookout for Mijares's announcement.

The music world is eagerly anticipating more details. For now, fans can reminisce over his extensive discography and eagerly await his next move. The «Soldado del Amor» might be taking a break from the battlefield, but his music continues to resonate with generations (El Financiero, 2025).

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