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Mexican Engineering Guild Chief Apologises for Racist Gesture at World Cup
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 5 events from Jun 11, 2026 to Jun 14, 2026, drawn from 2 sources.
“Over the past few days, a video has circulated online and generated a wide range of reactions. For that reason, I believe it is important to make a public apology.”
via globaltimes.cn
Background
On June 11, 2026, South Korean YouTuber Inonyang (known as @inocat_t) filmed a video at Guadalajara Stadium after South Korea’s victory over the Czech Republic. A man seated behind her made a slant‑eye gesture, a recognized form of anti‑Asian racism.
The man was identified as Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, president of the Jalisco Association of Surveyors and Geomatics Engineers (CITGEJ). The incident sparked international condemnation and calls for accountability.
The timeline
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Racist gesture captured on video
Inonyang reportedly posted an Instagram video showing Bernal allegedly making a slant‑eye gesture toward the camera while laughing during the South Korea‑Czech Republic match.[193]
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Influencer shares incident on Instagram
The Korean YouTuber reportedly posted the video with a caption noting she allegedly experienced racism while traveling for the World Cup.[193]
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CITGEJ announces internal review
The engineering guild reportedly released a statement saying it would conduct an internal review of Bernal’s conduct.[193]
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Public apology and removal from office
Bernal reportedly posted a bilingual apology on Instagram, expressing regret and taking responsibility. CITGEJ reportedly confirmed he would be removed from his presidency.[193]
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Professor Seo Kyoung-duk calls for apology and FIFA action
Professor Seo Kyoung-duk urged Bernal to publicly apologize and called on FIFA to take measures to prevent a recurrence, according to Article 2.[2882]
Frequently asked
Who was the person making the racist gesture?
The individual was identified as Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, president of the Jalisco Association of Surveyors and Geomatics Engineers (CITGEJ).
What actions did the engineering guild take?
CITGEJ launched an internal review on June 13 and announced Bernal’s removal from his presidential position on June 14.
How did the Korean YouTuber respond?
She posted the incident video, expressed that she experienced racism, and later thanked supporters while stating she was safe in Mexico.
Was any external organization involved?
A South Korean professor called on FIFA to consider measures to prevent similar incidents, but no formal FIFA action was reported.
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Sources
- globaltimes.cn, Mexican man making slant-eye racist gesture at SK YouTuber during World Cup dismissed from position, makes public apology in English and Spanish South Korean influencer @inocat_t posts a video on Inst, Jun 14, 2026.
- straitstimes.com, SEOUL – Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, the president of a Mexican engineering guild, issued a public apology on June 14 for his controversial slant-eye gesture during a World Cup match days earlie, Jun 14, 2026.
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GenZHype. “Mexican Engineering Guild Chief Apologises for Racist Gesture at World Cup.”
GenZHype, 5 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/mexican-engineering-guild-chief-apologises-for-racist-gesture-at-world-cup/.