The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexican trade group chief removed after racist gesture toward South Korean influencer

A Mexican trade association leader has lost his job. This happened after a video showed him making a racist gesture at a South Korean influencer during a FIFA World Cup match. The incident sparked widespread criticism online. The leader's actions were condemned as perpetuating harmful stereotypes. This led to his dismissal from the Jalisco Association of Surveyors and Geomatics Engineers.