Kiko Campos Apologizes for Normalizing Sasha Sokol and Luis de Llano Relationship
Music producer admits failure to intervene in the controversial relationship during Timbiriche era.
1Producer Admits Past Silence
Kiko Campos, a prominent composer for the band Timbiriche, publicly apologized to Sasha Sokol for his failure to intervene in her relationship with producer Luis de Llano. Campos acknowledged that he witnessed the dynamic during the group's active years but chose not to act, citing a generational culture that normalized such behaviors.
2Systemic Normalization of Abuse
Campos explained that the relationship was not an isolated incident but part of a broader, problematic environment within the artistic industry. He admitted that his generation grew up observing these patterns, which led to a collective failure to question or challenge the power dynamics that existed between producers and young performers.
3Formal Testimony Provided
At the specific request of Sasha Sokol, Kiko Campos appeared before the Prosecutor's Office to provide his formal testimony regarding the events he witnessed. His statement serves as a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings, as he confirms the atmosphere of power imbalance that characterized the relationship during that period.
4Defining Power Imbalances
During his interview with journalist Shanik Berman, Campos acknowledged that while he perceived Sokol as being in love, he recognized the presence of coercive power dynamics. He explicitly identified these behaviors as grooming, noting that the excessive influence held by producers often ensnared younger individuals within the industry at that time.
5Dispute Over Public Apology
The apology from Campos coincides with a fresh controversy involving Luis de Llano, who recently released a video apology that Sasha Sokol rejected. Sokol stated that the video failed to adhere to the specific text mandated by the court, which required acknowledging her age of fourteen and the producer's abuse of power.
6Judicial Mandates Not Met
Sokol’s legal team confirmed that the video published by De Llano did not comply with the conditions established in a moral damages sentence. This ruling became final in June 2025, following the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation's decision to deny an amparo appeal previously filed by the producer against the court.
7Critique of Media Portrayals
Beyond the legal conflict, Campos addressed the depiction of Timbiriche’s history in recent media productions. He criticized the series for what he described as exaggerated and morbid portrayals of drug and alcohol use among band members, suggesting that the dramatization did not accurately reflect the reality of their experiences during those years.
8Ongoing Legal Accountability
The situation highlights the evolving standards of accountability within the Mexican entertainment industry. As legal procedures continue, the testimonies of industry figures like Campos underscore the shift from historical normalization to a modern recognition of systemic abuse, forcing a re-evaluation of past actions under current ethical and legal frameworks today.