Kany García reveals she has ankylosing spondylitis
The Puerto Rican singer disclosed the chronic inflammatory condition affecting her spine during an appearance in Miami while promoting her Puerta Abierta Tour.
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- El Nuevo Día reports that Kany García revealed she has ankylosing spondylitis, a chronic inflammatory condition related to arthritis that will cause her to become increasingly hunched
- Primera Hora states the singer disclosed the condition on Monday in Miami during the first day of Billboard Latin Music Week when asked about her fears
- Both outlets report the condition sometimes causes pain and anxiety during the high-mobility stadium and arena shows of her more than 80-date tour
- El Nuevo Día and Primera Hora say García is managing the condition with up to 20 minutes of stretching exercises, up to 10 hours of sleep and gym sessions
Revelation at Billboard event
Puerto Rican singer Kany García revealed on Monday that she has ankylosing spondylitis, a chronic inflammatory condition that affects her spine. El Nuevo Día reported she made the disclosure during the first day of Billboard Latin Music Week in Miami.
A fan asked García about her fears. According to both El Nuevo Día and Primera Hora, she replied that one thing she rarely discusses is the spinal condition. She added that it will cause her to become increasingly hunched over time and that she must accept it as reality.
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What the sources posted
Posts and statements below are the sources' own words, quoted as published. They are not independently verified.
cada vez me voy a encorvar más en mi vida y tengo que saber que es una realidad
Our translation: I am going to become more hunched over in my life and I have to know that it is a reality
The source's own statement, as quoted by El Nuevo Día. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Impact on tour and management
García is currently on her Puerta Abierta Tour, which includes more than 80 dates and features elaborate productions for stadiums and arenas. Both outlets reported that the physical demands sometimes cause her pain and anxiety.
She told the audience she is trying to be more responsible by doing stretching exercises of up to 20 minutes, sleeping up to 10 hours and attending gym sessions. García said she is enjoying elements of the show such as using two stages and moving quickly up and down stairs because she knows there will come a time when she will no longer be able to do them.
Tour goals and recognitions
The singer is promoting her album 'Puerta Abierta' with the tour. According to both reports she wants to demonstrate that singer-songwriters can fill stadiums and arenas rather than smaller venues. She received Platinum certifications at the event for the songs 'A la niña que fui' and 'Te lo agradezco', the latter a collaboration with a Mexican artist.
Where the sources differ
El Nuevo Día and Primera Hora agree on all key facts including the condition name, the Monday disclosure in Miami at Billboard Latin Music Week, the tour details, the pain and anxiety, the management steps and the Platinum recognitions. The articles are nearly identical in content and quotes. The only minor difference is that Primera Hora's headline uses the shorter phrase 'condición en la columna que la encorva' while El Nuevo Día uses the full condition name in its headline.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not state when García was diagnosed, whether she has received any specific medical treatment beyond stretching, sleep and gym work, how advanced the condition currently is, or whether it will force her to alter the remainder of the Puerta Abierta Tour. They also do not mention any reaction from the audience or additional comments from the singer about the condition.
Sources
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- Reporting Kany García revela que tiene una condición en la columna vertebral: “Cada vez me voy a encorvar más”
- Reporting Kany García revela que tiene una condición en la columna que la encorva
How we checked this
Both El Nuevo Día and Primera Hora covered Kany García’s appearance at Billboard Latin Music Week on Oct. 19, 2026. The two reports are almost identical and rely on the same statements made by the singer that day. Details about her management routine and tour ambitions rest on her own comments as quoted in both outlets.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.