Key facts
- Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, president of the Jalisco Association of Surveyors and Geomatics Engineers, was dismissed.
- The dismissal followed a viral video of Bernal making a racist "slant-eye" gesture at South Korean influencer Yoon Su-jin.
- The incident occurred during a FIFA World Cup match.
- The gesture is widely considered racist toward people of East Asian descent.
- Yoon Su-jin expressed her discomfort after noticing the gesture.
Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, president of the Jalisco Association of Surveyors and Geomatics Engineers, has been removed from his post after a video surfaced showing him making a racist gesture toward a South Korean influencer during a FIFA World Cup match. The footage, which went viral on social media, depicted Bernal making a "slant-eye" gesture at content creator Yoon Su-jin, known online as Incocat_t, while she was celebrating South Korea's victory.
Yoon shared the clip on Instagram, questioning if she was being overly sensitive, and the incident triggered widespread criticism and calls for accountability. The "slant-eye" gesture is widely regarded as a racist stereotype directed at people of East Asian descent and has historically been associated with anti-Asian prejudice. The public outcry and condemnation of Bernal's behavior ultimately led to his dismissal from the leadership of the Mexican professional organization. The incident occurred amidst generally positive interactions between fans at the tournament, with reports of Mexican fans celebrating alongside South Korean supporters.