The recent revelation of the new Pope Leo XIV, who is the first of American origin, has caused a global sensation. However, in Mexico, a peculiar situation has arisen involving local public figures.
During the live coverage from the Vatican, renowned journalist Joaquín López-Dóriga became the target of criticism. Social media users, including Senate President Gerardo Fernández Noroña, noticed something unusual in López-Dóriga's voice and tone during his report.
Noroña's provocative question, "And the heated breath in your report, López-Dóriga, did they pull a tooth from you?", insinuating that the journalist might have been under the influence of alcohol during the broadcast, sparked an intense online debate. The term "heated" refers to former president Felipe Calderón, whom critics have associated with alcoholism issues.
Noroña's comment quickly went viral, dividing opinions between those who defended López-Dóriga and those who supported the insinuation, adding their own criticisms on social media. Some users expressed their disagreement with harsh comments towards the journalist, questioning his tone of voice during the special coverage of the new Pope's announcement.
Despite the accusations made on social media, it has not been confirmed that López-Dóriga was in an inappropriate state during the broadcasts from the Vatican, nor has he issued any comments regarding the senator's attacks. The controversy continues to generate mixed reactions in the public, as people await to see how this situation evolves.
