Paco Navarrete sanctioned for political violence against women

The Superior Chamber of the Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judiciary (TEPJF) has upheld a sanction against cartoonist Paco Navarrete for committing political violence against women based on gender. The ruling concerns a political cartoon published in February 2025 regarding Morena deputy Itzul Barrera and her comments on avocado tariffs.

The tribunal determined that the illustration, which used a graphic play on the word ‘diputada’ and a photograph of Barrera, served to sexualize and discredit the legislator. As a result, Navarrete is required to issue public apologies for 15 days and will be registered in the National Registry of Sanctioned Persons in Matters of Political Violence against Women for one year.

Navarrete has criticized the resolution, arguing that the work was political satire and expressing concern that the ruling places him alongside criminals and abusers. The case has sparked a broader debate in Mexico regarding the boundaries between political satire, freedom of the press, and protections against gender-based political violence.