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CDMX Prosecutor Opens Discrimination Investigation in ‘Lady Racista’ Case

Authorities have opened separate civil, administrative, prosecutorial investigations following a formal complaint by the transit officer over the viral racist outburst.

Ximena Pichel
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Overview

  • A Mexico City transit officer, backed by SSC legal support, filed a formal complaint that prompted the prosecutor’s office to open a probe for discrimination and aggression.
  • COPRED and the Instancia Ejecutora del Sistema Integral de Derechos Humanos have initiated administrative inquiries and publicly condemned the insults.
  • Ximena Pichel has deleted her TikTok content and stated she holds the complete recording but will await guidance from her advisors before commenting.
  • No deportation process has been launched and her Argentine-Mexican citizenship likely protects her from removal despite earlier speculation.
  • Under Mexico City’s anti-discrimination law, confirmed racist insults can carry fines, community service or administrative detention, underscoring strengthened enforcement.