Ximena Pichel, an Argentine woman widely known as "Lady Racista" for verbally insulting a Mexico City police officer, has publicly apologized for her actions. The incident, which took place in the Condesa neighborhood, gained widespread attention after videos surfaced showing her using racist and classist language against a transit officer and security personnel in multiple locations, including Santa Fe and a residential building where she reportedly owes over 150,000 pesos in maintenance fees. Pichel expressed remorse in a public statement, acknowledging her behavior as a serious mistake and stating she is undergoing therapy. Following the controversy, she appeared before the Mexico City Superior Court of Justice for a discrimination charge related to the incident. Her initial hearing was postponed to July 28, 2025. Upon leaving the court, Pichel was confronted and physically harassed by protesters who threw liquids and shouted insults, forcing her to flee quickly and lose her handbag. The case has sparked public debate on discrimination and social conduct in Mexico City. Separately, a similar incident involving a Peruvian woman dubbed "Lady Peruana" was reported in the Narvarte neighborhood, where she was recorded insulting, spitting on, and physically assaulting security guards in a residential building after complaints about noise levels.
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