The popular Mexican content creator and podcaster, Uriel Reyes Lerma, has become embroiled in controversy after his cousin, Claudia Lerma, publicly accused him of sexual abuse. In a testimony shared on her Facebook account, Claudia revealed that she was a victim of abuse by Reyes when she was 13 and 14 years old.
Following the publication of her cousin's testimony, Uriel deactivated his social media accounts, including his Instagram account with over 222,000 followers. Additionally, he restricted the visibility of his other accounts. Despite these measures, some users managed to access his public profiles and expressed opinions about the situation.
Finally, on March 12, Uriel Reyes Lerma addressed the accusations through a statement on the official account of his podcast, Relatos de la Noche. In the statement, at 41 years old, he denied the accusations and claimed that there was no evidence to support his cousin's claims.
On the other hand, Claudia Lerma has mentioned that the evidence of her complaint lies in the daily stress she experiences when recalling the abuse suffered, as well as in her psychiatric appointments to treat the trauma it left her with. The revelation of these accusations has had a significant impact on the podcast's community of followers and has put a halt to the program's broadcasts, which is very popular among Spotify users seeking horror stories.
The accusation made by Claudia Lerma has reignited the conversation around violence against women and has sparked a debate about the responsibility of influencers and content creators in society. Meanwhile, Uriel Reyes Lerma faces the consequences of these serious allegations and remains under public scrutiny amid the controversy.
