Mexico's Secretariat of Women condemns digital violence against Cruz Azul Femenil players

Mexico's Secretariat of Women has strongly condemned digital violence directed at players of the Cruz Azul Femenil women's football team. The condemnation stems from comments made during the podcast "Pláticas del Mal," which is sponsored by the platform teammexico.mx.

The Secretariat stated that such messages perpetuate discrimination and violate women's right to a life free from violence. It specifically called out remarks by Santiago Domínguez, Miguel Bedean, and Criss Ángel “Babuino” as "inadmissible and reprehensible." These comments were criticized for devaluing, sexualizing, and disqualifying women based on their gender.

In a statement, the Secretariat warned against normalizing or tolerating these expressions on social media, in the press, and online. It asserted that audiences have a right to content that respects human dignity and promotes communication free from violence and discrimination. The Secretariat highlighted that women's participation in sports and leadership roles is hard-won and must be exercised in conditions of equality, safety, and respect.

The agency underscored that freedom of expression cannot be used to infringe upon women's rights. It urged content creators to take responsibility for their audiences by incorporating a gender perspective and avoiding the reproduction of stereotypes and discriminatory discourse. The Secretariat also expressed solidarity with the players, the sporting director Mafer Pons, and the Cruz Azul Femenil club in their efforts to demand spaces free from violence.