Premiere of ‘The Killers of Colosio’, the series that interviews Salinas de Gortari and Aburto's family
HBO Max is set to premiere ‘The Killers of Colosio’, a docuseries that investigates the controversial assassination of Mexican presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio in 1994.
HBO Max is gearing up for the release of ‘The Killers of Colosio’, a docuseries that delves into one of the most controversial events in Mexico's recent political history: the assassination of presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio in 1994. Focusing on the investigation surrounding the murder that occurred on March 23, 1994, the series aims to explore the contradictions and gaps in the case that have persisted over three decades, reflecting on how this event marked a significant turning point in Mexican politics.
The docuseries will premiere on March 19, 2026, and consists of three episodes, encouraging viewers to binge-watch. It revisits the assassination that took place during a campaign rally in Lomas Taurinas, Tijuana, which caused a profound shock across the nation. The program seeks to reconstruct key moments leading up to the crime against Colosio, examining the socio-political context of the era and providing insights into the implications this assassination had on Mexico's political landscape.
By interviewing former president Carlos Salinas de Gortari and the family of the alleged assassin, the docuseries is set to spark discussions about the unresolved questions surrounding the assassination and the influential figures involved. As the story unfolds through personal accounts and expert analysis, it sheds light on the complexities of a case that continues to evoke debate and suspicion, making it a relevant topic in the realm of Mexican politics today.