A young woman named Claudia Lerma reported on social media her cousin, Uriel Reyes Lerma, known for his podcast 'Relatos de la Noche', for abuse. In her post, she displayed a picture of the influencer and a screenshot of his personal profile that showed photos of women in lingerie, revealing that she does not intend to remain silent about the alleged abuse she suffered at the hands of her cousin.
After Claudia Lerma's allegation, she received numerous supportive messages and several followers of 'Relatos de la Noche' claimed to have unfollowed the famous content creator, who deleted his personal social media accounts as the accusation went viral.
In response to the allegations, Uriel Reyes issued a statement through his program's profile 'Relatos de la Noche' denying his cousin's claims, stating that they are unfounded assertions without proof. He lamented the negative effects that the accusation had on his personal and professional life, as well as on the community of followers he has built.
In response to Uriel Reyes' statement, Claudia Lerma shared on Facebook that the evidence of the abuse she endured are the physical and emotional scars it left. She described the trauma that has marked her since the alleged abuse, mentioning the therapies she has had to attend, the sleepless nights, and the feeling of losing her wellbeing and identity as a result of her cousin's actions.
In her post, Claudia stated: 'The truth is undeniable, and you know it. You silenced the girl, but I have made the woman strong.' This case adds to others that have occurred recently where women publicly denounce abuses committed by public figures, in a context of greater awareness and struggle against gender violence.
