A 13-year-old teenager named Fátima Mayté Zavala was a victim of harassment and aggression by her classmates at the daytime secondary school 236, located in the Iztapalapa mayoralty of Mexico City. This became known due to Fátima's musical tastes and her interest in Korean culture, particularly K-pop. Despite the teenager informing the school about what she was experiencing, the harassment did not cease.
"In response, she was sent to the vice principal or to the social workers at the school; however, the bullying did not stop towards Fátima," denounced the young girl's father. He even showed evidence of the threats and suffering she faced, primarily from three girls. The Embassy of South Korea in Mexico strongly condemned the harassment, bullying, and aggression that Fátima suffered.
Fátima's health condition is serious after being pushed from the third floor of the school. Despite being hospitalized, her family claims they do not have the necessary support from the authorities. Various K-pop fan groups in Mexico have mobilized to show their support for the teenager and to demand that cases like Fátima's do not happen again, calling for respect for people's musical and cultural preferences.
The Embassy of Korea in Mexico emphasized that K-pop values promote diversity, inclusion, and healthy entertainment for young people and condemned any form of aggression. School authorities have been criticized for ignoring the bullying complaints that Fátima endured, despite the repeated attempts of the young girl's father to stop the harassment.
The outrage over Fátima's case has led the community to come together to demand justice and put an end to violence and intolerance in society. In the midst of this tragedy, solidarity and support have emerged from various sectors, while it is hoped that the authorities take effective measures to prevent future cases of school bullying.
