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Mexican Engineering Guild Chief Dismissed After Racist Gesture at World Cup
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 8 events from Jun 11, 2026 to Jul 6, 2026, drawn from 3 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
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was hosted in several Mexican cities, including Guadalajara, where South Korean fans traveled to support their team. Yoon Su‑jin, a South Korean content creator with millions of followers, documented her experience at the South Korea‑Czech Republic group‑stage match.
Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes served as president of the College of Geomatics and Topographic Surveying Engineers of the State of Jalisco (CITGEJ), a professional engineering association in Mexico.
The timeline
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Racist gesture captured on video
While filming a celebratory video after South Korea's win, Yoon Su‑jin recorded a man behind her making a slant‑eye gesture and laughing, an act widely recognized as racist toward East Asians.[699]
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Yoon posts video on Instagram
The South Korean influencer @inocat_t (Yoon Su‑jin) uploaded the clip to Instagram, adding the caption, “You traveled across the world for the World Cup … And experienced racism…”.[699]
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CITGEJ announces internal review
The engineering guild released a statement saying it would conduct an internal review of Bernal's conduct and expressed regret over the incident.[699]
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Bernal issues bilingual apology
Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes posted an apology in English and Spanish on Instagram, stating he regretted the situation and took responsibility for the discomfort caused.[699]
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Calls for Bernar's removal intensify
Mexican netizens and South Korean commentators demanded that Bernal step down, with some Mexican users publicly expressing shame and apologizing on his behalf.[699]
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AsiaOne reports potential dismissal
AsiaOne reported that a spokesperson for CITGEJ told the New York Post Bernal would be removed from his office following the backlash.[700]
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CITGEJ confirms removal
The guild officially confirmed that Bernal had been removed from the presidency in accordance with its statutes and regulations.[702]
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Global media recap of incident
Multiple outlets, including Global Times, AsiaOne, and Hindustan Times, published summaries of the incident, apology, and dismissal, reinforcing the broader condemnation of the gesture.[699]
Frequently asked
Who was the person making the racist gesture?
The individual was Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, then president of the College of Geomatics and Topographic Surveying Engineers of the State of Jalisco (CITGEJ).
What did the gesture involve?
The gesture was a “slant‑eye” motion, where the corners of the eyes are pulled inward, a widely recognized racist act toward people of East Asian descent.
How did the South Korean influencer respond?
Yoon Su‑jin (online as Ino Cat or @inocat_t) posted the video on Instagram with a caption highlighting the racism she experienced and later shared the incident across her platforms.
What actions did CITGEJ take?
CITGEJ launched an internal review, issued a statement of regret, and ultimately removed Bernal from his position as president.
Has any legal action been taken?
No legal proceedings have been reported; the response has been limited to public condemnation, an apology, and the professional removal of Bernal.
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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, Jul 6, 2026.
- asiaone.com, PUBLISHED ONJune 15, 2026 1:31 PMBYLaili AbdeenThe president of an engineering guild in Mexico has issued a public apology on Sunday (June 14) after his offensive slant-eyed gesture during a World Cup, Jul 6, 2026.
- hindustantimes.com, A Mexican engineer has apologised and lost his leadership role in a professional engineering association after a video showed him making a racist gesture towards a South Korean football fan during a W, Jul 6, 2026.