'HOW DARK! NO! HOW UGLY!': Actress Barbara de Regil's comments reignite long debate on racism in Mexico
Also Barbara de Regil: “Ay que prieta nooo, qué feo.” pic.twitter.com/wAPYBNcBrt#EnFinLaHipocresíaIn Mexico, the debate has centred on discrimination against indigenous groups, who have long suffered from poverty, isolation and a lack of representation in politics and popular culture.With many Mexicans still confined to their homes by the coronavirus pandemic, the discussion has played out largely online.Amid the backlash to de Regil’s remarks, some fans rushed to her defense, saying she had made an innocent mistake. Others called for people to stop following her on social media.“We will not tolerate more racism.