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Latin American TV controversies persist
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The Argentine controversy widened in late June when journalist Marcela Tauro, during La 100’s radio show “El Club del Moro”, suggested abusive parents should be honored. The remark sparked outrage and prompted an on‑air apology on América TV’s “Intrusos”, where she called the comment a “horror” and expressed remorse to abuse victims. Around the same time, Ángel de Brito confirmed his withdrawal from El Trece’s “La noche de Mirtha”, apologising to Mirtha Legrand and denouncing Juana Viale’s response. Producer Nicolás Occhiato reiterated that Luzu TV acted correctly in the lawsuit filed by actress Flor Peña and said talks about reviving “El show del verano” continue. In Mexico, Pedro Sola’s July remarks about throwing poisoned meat at dogs generated multiple criminal complaints, a Change.org petition with over 100 000 100,000 signatures, and a wave of advertiser pullouts (Mondelēz brands, Hellmann’s). A restaurant in Zapopan barred him, and a peaceful protest gathered outside TV Azteca’s headquarters. TV Azteca responded with a public apology, an internal animal‑welfare training program and a donation to the Yaakunah shelter. Sola later visited the shelter, donated money, and issued another apology, while the comedy podcast La Cotorrisa attacked him as a “psychopath”. The disputes remain unresolved, with legal cases pending and public Recent scrutiny ongoing. has shifted toward journalist Pati Chapoy, who faced media questioning regarding her reaction to the incident. While Sola issued apologies, Chapoy drew criticism for laughing during the original broadcast of the remarks on “Ventaneando”. When reporters asked why she had not issued a public apology, Chapoy responded, “But I did apologize,” before walking away from the press.
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- 2026-08-13 20:55 UTC Latin American TV controversies persist
- 2026-08-03 21:31 UTC Latin American TV controversies persist
- 2026-08-02 22:56 UTC Latin American TV controversies intensify
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