Sandra Cuevas Embraces 'La Chiquitibum' Label After World Cup Video Nears 1 Million Views

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 21

Nearly 1 million views pushed former Cuauhtémoc mayor Sandra Cuevas to publicly address comparisons to Mexico’s 1986 World Cup figure "La Chiquitibum," saying she found the nickname amusing rather than insulting.
A street-celebration video Cuevas posted during Mexico’s early World Cup success triggered the reaction, with commenters likening her to Mar Castro after she appeared in a low-cut top at the Angel of Independence.
Cuevas, 40, said she did not see the attention as an attack and framed it as part of Mexican popular culture, leaning into the viral moment instead of rejecting it.
The episode has turned a simple fan celebration into a broader pop-culture callback, linking the 2026 tournament’s online buzz to one of Mexico’s most recognizable 1986 World Cup symbols.

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