An image of Vicente Fernandez dressed as a charro and singing illustrates a propaganda that circulates on social networks in supposed support of Donald Trump to be the next president of the United States, in the photo it is announced that Chente, as the Mexican singer was affectionately called, and who died on December 12, 2021, is part of the famous Latinos who support the former Republican president.
Alejandro Fernández, his son, reacted to this propaganda and flatly denied that it was true, as he assured that his father would never have supported a politician who denigrates Mexicans and mistreats migrants.
“My father was not only the best representative of Mexican music and culture, but he was also a fervent defender of the dignity and rights of our countrymen around the world. Vicente Fernández would never have supported a politician who denigrated Mexicans and mistreats migrants,” it reads.
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Alejandro Fernández clarifies that this advertising by his father in support of Trump is completely false.
Through a publication on his Instagram account, “El Potrillo” stated that while he accompanied his father to sing in the United States, they confirmed the value of the migrants, their effort to bring their families resources to survive, so they did not They deserve to be mistreated, discriminated against or labeled as criminals.
“During all the tours that I did with my father, and those that I continue to do now in the United States, we were able to confirm that our countrymen are the lifeblood of that country. Mexicans who are characterized by being honest, hard-working and worthy human beings who are seeking better opportunities to help their families. People who do not deserve to be mistreated or discriminated against. We must not allow anyone to underestimate us by saying that we are criminals, murderers, rapists and thieves.
Alejandro specified that without any desire to recommend to the public who to vote for, he asked that the vote be reflected on what is best for Mexicans and Latinos who only seek to improve their lives.
“It is not my intention to recommend or endorse any candidate or party, but on behalf of myself, my children and the memory of my father, we ask you to reason your vote and think about what is best for yourselves, your families and the rest of us.” the Mexicans and Latinos who, like you, have migrated in search of an improvement in their lives. With much love and light for our people,” it reads.
The anti-immigrant discourse has been a flag that in the past, when he was a candidate and president of the United States (2017-2021), has given Trump votes and followers and that he seeks to repeat in the November elections, where he will electorally face the vice president and democratic candidate Kamala Harris.
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