"El Puma" closes the door to reconciliation: "Nothing is going to happen, don't expect anything" with his older daughters

The interview with José Luis Rodríguez, "El Puma," on the program Despierta América from Univision, broadcast in early February 2026, left a resounding message that has generated widespread attention on social media and in the media: there are no plans or expectations for reconciliation with his older daughters, Liliana Rodríguez Morillo and Lilibeth Morillo. What began as the promotion of an innovative initiative — the presentation of its new application El Puma Contigo, an artificial intelligence tool that allows fans to interact with a version of their voice, receive personalized messages and access exclusive content — quickly turned into a segment charged with family tension. Faced with the direct question from the hosts about what would have to happen for a possible reunion with Liliana and Lilibeth, daughters from his first marriage to the singer Lila Morillo, the performer of classics like Culpable, Dueño de nada and Pavo Real responded without hesitation:

"Nothing has to happen, nothing is going to happen, and don't expect anything. I don't do things to make people happy; I do things as I believe I should do them. When they are not necessary, I don't do them. There are things one forgives, but no more. There comes a time when one gets tired of receiving so many things."

At 83 years old, "El Puma" thus put a public end to the speculation about a possible rapprochement, underlining that, although he has forgiven certain situations from the past, he prefers to maintain a definitive distance.

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The contrast was notable: minutes earlier, the artist had appeared visibly moved —even holding back tears— when speaking about his youngest daughter, actress Génesis Rodríguez, the result of his marriage to Carolina Pérez, whom he described with pride and admiration for her career in Hollywood. The estrangement with Liliana and Lilibeth dates back to years of public conflicts, marked by mutual accusations of family displacement, disrespect, and tensions that have worsened over time. Their statements have divided opinions: while some interpret them as a firm and legitimate stance on personal boundaries, others criticize them for the apparent coldness towards their older daughters. The complete interview, available on the Univision channel and on platforms like YouTube and ViX, exposes both "El Puma's" technological incursion into the digital world and the definitive closing of a chapter in his family life, confirming that, despite the controversies, the singer remains active and connected with his audience in innovative ways.