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Singer criticizes TV host's 'poison dogs' comments
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Singer criticizes TV host's 'poison dogs' comments

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexican singer Apio Quijano criticized TV host Pedro Sola for suggesting he would poison dogs.
  • Sola made the controversial remarks on the program "Ventaneando," sparking public outrage and leading to a statement from TV Azteca.
  • Quijano's dog, Ofelia, appeared in a social media post wearing a shirt that read "Watch out for Pedro," referencing the controversy.

Mexican singer Apio Quijano has spoken out against television host Pedro Sola's recent comments about wanting to poison dogs. Sola, 79, expressed his strong dislike for dogs in public spaces like malls and restaurants during the program "Ventaneando." He stated, "I don't tolerate dogs in the store, in the supermarket, dogs pooping in the restaurant. What is that? Have you gone crazy or what? I feel like throwing a piece of poisoned meat... or those who carry three in a stroller. I feel like shooting them... the owners."

I don't tolerate dogs in the store, in the supermarket, dogs pooping in the restaurant. What is that? Have you gone crazy or what? I feel like throwing a piece of poisoned meat... or those who carry three in a stroller. I feel like shooting them... the owners.

— Pedro SolaDuring the program "Ventaneando," Pedro Sola expressed his strong dislike for dogs in public spaces.

The controversy has continued since Sola's remarks. While he offered an apology, it was not widely accepted. Some brands reportedly withdrew their advertising from the show. TV Azteca, the network where "Ventaneando" airs, issued a statement emphasizing its institutional values of animal protection and respect. The company announced it would reinforce its efforts by promoting a sensitization program for its staff.

Quijano, a member of the group Kabah, shared a video message directed at Sola, questioning the host's lack of responsibility. "Clearly, he is not a person known for giving intelligent information, he never has been, but he still has a platform where many people watch him," Quijano said. He added that while debates about pet-friendly establishments are valid, advocating for poisoning animals is cruelty. Quijano urged people to think twice before speaking, noting that "the world has a voice now, and overnight everything can end."

Clearly, he is not a person known for giving intelligent information, he never has been, but he still has a platform where many people watch him.

— Apio QuijanoApio Quijano criticized Pedro Sola's lack of responsibility in his public statements.

To further express his sentiment, Quijano posted a photo on Instagram of his own dog, Ofelia, wearing a t-shirt that humorously read "Watch out for Pedro." The meme gained traction online following Sola's viral declaration, and Ofelia's post, shared on her own Instagram account with over 23,000 followers, became a notable part of the public reaction.

While debates about pet-friendly establishments are valid, advocating for poisoning animals is cruelty. Quijano urged people to think twice before speaking, noting that "the world has a voice now, and overnight everything can end."

— Apio QuijanoApio Quijano commented on the severity of Sola's remarks and the impact of public statements in the digital age.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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