Paraguayan Senator Faces Extradition Risk Over Racist Remarks Against Mbappé

A verbal spat between Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla and French football star Kylian Mbappé has escalated, with potential legal repercussions looming for the politician in France.

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colonized Cameroonian, pretending to be French, resentful, nouveau riche, arrogant, and ugly

The controversy ignited when Amarilla, a member of the opposition Partido Liberal Radical Auténtico, launched a series of racist insults against Mbappé on social media following a World Cup match. She described the footballer as a "colonized Cameroonian, pretending to be French, resentful, nouveau riche, arrogant, and ugly," adding that he was a "brute" who "didn't even learn to write" and "sucked coconuts instead of breast milk."

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brute who didn't even learn to write

Mbappé swiftly retaliated on social media, labeling Amarilla a "despicable woman" who is "unworthy of her position." The French Football Federation has since announced its intention to take legal action against the Paraguayan legislator. The Paraguayan government itself issued an official statement condemning Amarilla's remarks.

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woman despicable who is unworthy of her position

Amarilla, however, has defended her statements, characterizing Mbappé's response as "gender and political violence." She is reportedly considering filing a lawsuit against the footballer. Her lawyer, Guillermo Duarte Cacavelos, stated that while Amarilla has not yet decided on legal action and has not received any formal notification from France, Mbappé could potentially face charges of "defamation or slander" in Paraguay. Cacavelos suggested that if Amarilla were to file a complaint, an extradition request for Mbappé could be considered.

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gender and political violence