Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Mexican Lawmaker Resigns Over Comments About Charlie Kirk's Death
A Mexican government worker named Salvador Ramírez had to quit his job after he made fun of the death of Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist in the US.
Ramírez made these comments on TV, causing an uproar.
The US government warned Mexico they might stop giving visas to people who disrespect Americans.
After the controversy, Ramírez apologized but resigned.
Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at a rally.
A Mexican congressional staffer resigned after making insensitive remarks about Charlie Kirk's death.
Salvador Ramírez mocked Kirk's death on Mexican television.
The US Deputy Secretary of State threatened visa revocations.
Ramírez's remarks sparked online criticism.
Milenio, the Mexican news network, apologized for Ramírez's comments.
- Who
- Salvador Ramírez, a Mexican congressional staffer
- What
- Resigned following public backlash over comments on Charlie Kirk's death.
- When
- Announced resignation after comments and US threats
- Where
- Mexico
- Why
- Due to insensitive remarks regarding the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Mexican Lawmaker's Stance
US Official's Stance
Respect for the Dead
Mexican Lawmaker's Stance
Mocking the death of Charlie Kirk.
US Official's Stance
Condemning remarks about Kirk's death, viewing it as disrespectful
- Event
- Resignation of a Mexican congressional staffer
- Staffer
- Salvador Ramírez, social communications coordinator
- Party
- Mexico's ruling Morena party
- Offending Comments
- Remarks mocking Charlie Kirk's death
- Context
- Kirk was a right-wing activist shot dead at a rally.
- Threat
- US Deputy Secretary of State threatened visa revocation.