Paraguay Government rebukes Senator’s racist tirade against Kylian Mbappé
The Government of Paraguay has formally condemned and distanced itself from racist remarks made by opposition Senator Celeste Amarilla against French football captain Kylian Mbappé.
The Paraguayan government has officially denounced a series of racist and derogatory statements made by Senator Celeste Amarilla targeting French national football team captain Kylian Mbappé.
The executive branch strongly rejected the remarks, emphasizing that such discriminatory rhetoric stands in direct opposition to the core democratic values, human dignity, and peaceful international coexistence promoted by the South American republic.
Clarifying its stance, the administration noted that the lawmaker’s offensive comments reflect only her individual legislative responsibility and do not represent the Paraguayan populace or state position.
Reaffirming solidary with those affected, the government reiterated its profound respect for the French people, emphasizing the preservation of a historic relationship built on mutual understanding, cooperation, and friendship.
