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‘Influencer’ who attacked Shakira’s son said he was sued by the Colombian: he unleashed an earthquake in networks

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Users on social networks show forceful support to Shakira’s action against influencer – credit @shakira/Instagram

While your tour Women no longer cry He continues to fill scenarios, Colombian singer Shakira would have decided to take a firm step in defense of her family, by submitting a legal lawsuit against the ‘influencer’ Luis Castillejo, known as El Temach, after a series of statements directed towards her youngest son, Sasha. The above, according to the ‘influencer’.

Comments, widely disseminated in social networks, were qualified as macho and homophobic, lighting a strong public reaction.

The legal measure would not only reflect the artist’s concern for the emotional security of her child, but also her active position in the face of the growing wave of offensive content that circulates without control on digital platforms, affecting the dignity of people, especially children, who have not opted for public exhibition.

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Shakira would have filed a lawsuit
Shakira would have filed a legal demand in response to public attacks towards his youngest son, Sasha – credit @shakira/instagram – @pkyshak2/x x

The controversy unleashed after the Temach published a video in which he criticized the child’s body expression, describing it as “dawned.” In addition, he hinted that this way of acting was related to the absence of a father figure, and attributed this behavior to the lack of participation of the minor in activities considered “masculine.” These statements immediately caused a wave of indignation among social media users, who accused him of reinforcing gender stereotypes and unreasonably attacking a minor.

Shakira, in the midst of his artistic activity, soon responded with legal action. The demand aims to protect the privacy and well -being of his son, who was the target of public attacks without having opted for media exposure. This measure marks a relevant precedent in the defense of children’s rights to the offensive content that circulates freely on digital platforms. The Colombian artist, accustomed to maintaining the private life of her children in reserve, decided to act with forcefulness to what she considers a direct violation of the principles of respect, empathy and protection of childhood, values ​​she has defended in various social causes throughout her career.

The singer's complaint
The singer’s complaint underlines the rights of minors in digital environments – EFE Credit

Far from retracting, the Temach published a second video after knowing the demand. In this new material, he asked for support from his followers, especially those who were lawyers, seeking advice to face the judicial process. This movement did nothing but envive the controversy, since many consider that they are trying to capitalize on the situation and victimize, instead of assuming responsibility for their statements.

In social networks, the support for the artist was immediate. Numerous users and followers applauded the decision to act legally, considering that these types of attacks should not be tolerated, Especially when they go to children. The figure of El Temach, already controversial in other contexts, remained in the center of a broader discussion about the limits of public discourse and the consequences of irresponsible use of social networks. Various voices of the artistic, journalistic and legal field also joined the rejection, stressing that freedom of expression cannot be used as a shield to justify messages that promote hatred, discrimination or harassment of minors.

Shakira defends child privacy,
Shakira defends child privacy, raising an ethical model for public figures – credit @shakira @nicolasgerardin / Instagram

The demand filed by Shakira seeks not only to stop the dissemination of these messages, but also send a clear message about the need to respect the privacy of minors, especially when they are related to public figures. In addition, the case reflects a growing concern about how digital speeches can become tools of symbolic violence.

This episode makes it clear that media exposure should not be an excuse to violate fundamental rights, much less when it comes to minors. Shakira’s decision could mark a turning point in the way in which public attacks on celebrities are legally approached, and indicates the urgency of establishing ethical limits in the content that circulates in the digital environment.


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