On October 22, the baseball world mourned the death of Fernando Valenzuela, considered the best Mexican baseball player in history. Tributes and honors for him came quickly, just as it happened in the Plenary of the Chamber of Deputies, where a minute of silence was observed in his memory. However, during the tribute, Deputy Dolores Padierna Luna made a mistake by confusing Valenzuela's name.
In an attempt to grant her colleague Carlos Alonso Castillo's request, the deputy first referred to Valenzuela as "Camilo the Bull" and then as "Carlos Valenzuela," sparking criticism on social media. The news quickly went viral and internet users lashed out at Padierna for her mistake during a moment meant to honor the memory of Fernando Valenzuela.
Fernando Valenzuela made a mark in the history of Mexican sports with his 17 seasons in Major League Baseball, highlighting his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers where he won two World Series in 1981 and 1988. In his debut season in 1981, he was key to the team's championship, winning the Rookie of the Year award and the Cy Young award, being the only player to achieve both so far. The legacy left by "El Toro Valenzuela" is unforgettable in Mexican baseball.
