LIDOM condemns Puerto Rican senator's remarks against Dominican youth baseball players

LIDOM Serie del Caribe Kids Eliezer Molina youth baseball sports ethics

Vitelio Mejía Ortiz, president of the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM), has condemned public remarks made by Puerto Rican Senator Eliezer Molina following a youth baseball tournament.

The controversy stems from the Serie del Caribe Kids 2026 held in Nayarit, where the Dominican Republic team lost to Mexico. Senator Molina reportedly used inappropriate double-entendre language to describe the defeat.

Mejía Ortiz characterized the comments as improper, emphasizing that the participants are children and adolescents engaged in a formative sporting process. He stated that such remarks can undermine the dignity and emotional well-being of minors and argued that public officials bear a heightened responsibility to maintain respect when addressing youth athletes.

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Dominican Republic · Eliezer Molina · LIDOM · Mexico · Vitelio Mejía Ortiz

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[● 2 SOURCES] The loss occurred during the Serie del Caribe Kids 2026 held in Nayarit. elnuevodiario.com.do
[● 2 SOURCES] Mejía Ortiz stated that public officials have an additional responsibility when making statements involving minors. elnuevodiario.com.do
[○ 1 SOURCE] Senator Eliezer Molina used double-entendre language regarding the Dominican Republic team's loss to Mexico. elnuevodiario.com.do
[● 2 SOURCES] LIDOM president Vitelio Mejía Ortiz condemned public remarks made by Puerto Rican Senator Eliezer Molina. elnuevodiario.com.do