Former Mexico City mayor jokes about viral outfit

A former mayor of Mexico City's Cuauhtémoc borough has responded with humor to a wave of viral attention focused on her attire and physique during the 2026 FIFA World Cup celebrations. Sandra Cuevas, a former politician, gained significant online attention after posting videos and photos of herself celebrating Mexico's early tournament victories in a low-cut white tank top. The images and clips, shared from locations like the Angel of Independence monument, drew mixed reactions, with some criticizing the outfit as inappropriate while others celebrated her festive spirit.

Cuevas directly addressed the commentary, particularly after social media users began comparing her to Mar Castro, a model who became a pop culture icon known as "La Chiquitibum" during Mexico's 1986 World Cup. In a statement, Cuevas embraced the comparison lightheartedly. She remarked on the focus on her appearance, stating, “The Chiquitibum… well, guys, what can I do, I can’t just take them off.” She added, “They had already nicknamed me that in 1986 and it amuses me, I like it.” She characterized the response as a cultural phenomenon, saying she did not take it as an attack and noting, “that’s how we...