▲ A Mexican man making a 'slanted eyes' gesture with both index fingers
A Mexican man who made a so-called 'slanted eyes' gesture toward a Korean female influencer cheering for the South Korean national football team during the Korea-Czech Republic match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has resigned from his position as association president following intense public backlash.
The 'slanted eyes' gesture, performed by pulling the corners of the eyes with both hands, is a well-known racist act that mocks the physical features of Asian people.
On June 14 (local time), the Mexican daily newspaper El Universal reported that on June 11, a Korean influencer surnamed Yoon, who visited the Guadalajara stadium to support the Taeguk Warriors, posted a video on her social media filmed inside the stadium.
In the video, a Mexican man sitting directly behind Yoon was captured mocking her by making the 'slanted eyes' gesture toward the camera.
The video spread rapidly across social media, sparking public outrage. After internet users tracked him down, it was revealed that the man was Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, the president of the College of Civil Engineers, Topographers, and Geodesists of Jalisco (CITGEJ).
As the controversy escalated uncontrollably, Bernal Miramontes posted an apology video on social media, bowing his head and stating, "I wanted foreigners to feel at home when they visit Mexico, but I did the exact opposite."
He added, "I sincerely apologize to the influencer, the Korean community, and my fellow Mexicans who were disappointed by my actions."
Furthermore, Bernal Miramontes announced his resignation from his position as president of the CITGEJ.
"I submitted my resignation today to avoid causing harm to my organization," he stated. "This was entirely a personal action, and I will fully accept the consequences and responsibility that follow."
He also mentioned that he is seeking ways to contact the Korean influencer directly to convey his apologies.
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