The attack was directed at the driver of the vehicle, Henry Fariña, a Nicaraguan business man who is reputed to be involved in prostitution, money laundering, arms and narco-trafficking. It was an organized attack against Fariña and Facundo just happened to be in the wrong place.
Fariña is the one who organized Facundo's two concerts in Guatemala this week.
Facundo had originally planned to take a hotel shuttle to the airport, but Fariña offered him a ride instead, which Facundo accepted. Fariña's bodyguards were in a second vehicle but could not prevent the attack. Facundo was hit in the head, Fariña was hit three times in the torso.
If Fariña recovers from his wounds, he will be interrogated and the motive for the attack against him may become known.
Facundo's death is frontpage news all over Latin America. In Argentina, it put a damper on the July 9 Independence Day celebration among the artistic community. Guatemala has declared three days of mourning.
Artists from around the world expressed their dismay. Hugo Chavez and Rafa Correa sent messages of condolence, among other political leaders.