Mexico Takes a Stand: "Discriminatory" US Ad Taken Off Air
Mexico calls for TV networks to revoke 'discriminatory' American advertisement regarding migration issues - Mexico Admonishes Television Stations to Pull Out "Discriminatory" American Advertisement
Things are heating up between Mexico and the US after Mexico demanded TV stations to pull a controversial anti-immigration ad from the airwaves. This move comes after President Claudia Sheinbaum called the ad discriminatory and a violation of human dignity.
The ad, aired during prime-time TV including major soccer games in Mexico, was part of President Donald Trump's immigration strategy. It featured Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who warned migrants that the US would hunt them down if they enter illegally. The ad also pointed fingers at past administrations for allowing illegal entry and drug trafficking.
Sheinbaum's response to the ad was swift and firm. She argued that the ad promotes violence against migrants, contradicting Mexico's commitment to a discrimination-free society. As a result, she prepared legislation to ban paid propaganda from foreign governments, aiming to prevent similar ads in the future.
In response to the ad, Mexico's government formally requested that TV stations stop airing it, citing its discriminatory nature and violation of human dignity. So far, all political parties and leaders in Mexico have voiced their support for Sheinbaum's decision.
The ad, aired on major TV stations like Televisa, is expected to be removed following the government's request. The legislation to ban foreign propaganda is waiting to be submitted to Congress for approval. With the support from all parties, it looks like this discriminatory ad won't be airing in Mexico for much longer.
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- Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, has labelled the anti-immigration ad part of President Donald Trump's strategy as discriminatory and a violation of human dignity.
- The ad, aired during prime-time TV in Mexico and featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, was seen as promoting violence against migrants.
- Sheinbaum has prepared legislation aiming to ban paid propaganda from foreign governments, with the goal of preventing similar discriminatory ads in the future.
- In response to the ad, Sheinbaum's decision to pull the ad from Mexican TV stations has received support from all political parties and leaders in Mexico.
- The controversial anti-immigration ad, originally aired on major TV stations like Televisa, is expected to be removed following the government's request.
- The legislation to ban foreign propaganda is waiting to be submitted to Congress for approval, demonstrating that Mexico is taking a stance against discriminatory practices related to migration and foreign interference in domestic politics.
