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Lilly Téllez Condemns Viral Newborn Photo, Fueling Online Clash Over Same-Sex Parenting

The Mexican senator’s post turned a viral image into a broader fight over LGBT+ family rights.

Overview

  • The PAN senator wrote on X that a photo of two men with a newborn is “wrong” and argued that babies are not objects to satisfy caprices.
  • Her message drew polarized reactions and accusations of homophobia, with thousands of likes, reposts and critical replies reported by local media.
  • Sports journalist David Faitelson rebuked her by saying she was “playing God” and questioned her moral authority, prompting Téllez to retort that he should stick to analyzing balls.
  • The image originated from the U.S. account @TaraBull808 and depicts a staged hospital scene mimicking post-birth bonding.
  • The post spread in successive waves across U.S. conservative and progressive networks and then into Spanish-language feeds, trending in Mexico, Argentina and Spain, with no formal political or legal actions reported.