Gloria Trevi filed a lawsuit against her former producer and representative, Sergio Andrade, accusing him of sexual abuse and other crimes. The action was brought in California, USA, on December 27, and Trevi has disclosed a long history of harassment that she says spans several decades. She recounts multiple assaults, both physical and psychological, and notes that the ordeal even pushed her toward thoughts of self-harm at times. Trevi explains that she met Andrade when she was a child and quickly fell under his influence. He allegedly exploited her talent, controlled her career, and subjected her to manipulation and abuse that left lasting scars.
Trevi shared the core points of her case through a countersuit reported by Billboard, outlining a pattern of coercion and exploitation and detailing how the abuse affected her professional and personal life. The case is presented as part of a broader effort to confront past abuses within the industry and seek accountability for the harm suffered.
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The music world has followed the case closely as Trevi’s public narrative of resilience continues to unfold. The singer has become a symbol for survivors who bravely come forward to confront powerful figures who used their platform to abuse trust and influence.
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Trevi’s legal team seeks compensation for the abuse endured and, if Andrade is found guilty, a remedy against both Andrade and the parties accused of enabling or participating in the misconduct. The original plaintiffs in the case are identified by anonymized names, including Jane Doe AH and Jane Doe KC, among others. Trevi has indicated that she does not know Andrade’s true identity in full but asserts that the named individuals within the alleged exploitation scheme played a role in the abuse.
In the wake of this action, Trevi has continued to advocate for victims and for transparency about how abuse was permitted to unfold within certain business circles. Her goal is not only to obtain compensation but also to illuminate how institutions and managers can enable predatory behavior when power and money are at stake.
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The legal proceedings also respond to earlier lawsuits centered on Andrade, including actions brought by Raquenel Portillo, who is also known as Mary Boquitas, and by Andrade himself. The plaintiffs in those cases claim that Portillo and other associates were taken to Andrade’s so‑called music school during vulnerable years and faced sustained abuse. Trevi acknowledges Portillo as another survivor who endured coercion and manipulation at the hands of Andrade, describing how vulnerability and control intersected in those power dynamics.
Trevi alleges that Andrade employed Conexiones Americanas to manage the commercial side of his career while masking the abusive conduct. Specifically, she contends that she endured sexual harassment in California, a claim she says reflects a broader pattern of behavior that extended across borders and legal jurisdictions. The narrative Trevi presents emphasizes how institutional influence and business networks can enable harm, and how accountability can begin with survivors coming forward to document their experiences and seek justice.