Family Seeks Damages After Dancer’s Death from Stage Collapse at Playa del Carmen Event

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — The death of pre-Hispanic dancer Noé González, who succumbed to injuries from a stage collapse at a public event three years ago, has become a legal matter now being handled by the current Playa del Carmen municipal government.

Guillermo Brahms González, the city’s chief administrative officer, confirmed authorities are aware of González’s death and have been in contact with his family. “There has been engagement with the family throughout the administration, we’ve spoken with the wife, and this is purely a legal matter,” explained Brahms González, who previously handled legal representation for the municipality.

How the Case Is Being Handled

On February 19, Noé González died after nearly three years battling severe injuries sustained when a giant screen collapsed during celebrations for the 30th anniversary of Playa del Carmen’s founding, when the municipality was still called Solidaridad.

“We deeply regret this person’s passing, and our condolences to his family,” added the official. “The legal follow-up given was appropriate in our view. That file is with the Legal Department, and the municipality followed established legal procedures, but it’s unfortunate this happened.”

Following the incident, former Events Director José Luis N was detained but later released after a review of precautionary measures. He now seeks to have the criminal charges against him dropped.

What Comes Next in the Process

After learning of the dancer’s death, his widow, Arcelia Galván Ronzón, stated the family will seek civil damages from the municipality. She emphasized that González’s death leaves his three daughters vulnerable, two of whom are minors and one who recently reached adulthood.

The incident has shocked the artistic community, as Noé González regularly performed his pre-Columbian art each evening at Portal Maya.