Feminists and 'allies' fall for El Temach's prank about Shakira's lawsuit

The Mexican influencer Luis Castilleja, known as El Temach, sparked controversy by claiming on social media that the singer Shakira had sued him for comments about her son.

In a video posted on his social media, the content creator is seen criticizing the attitudes of the Colombian artist's son. El Temach warns about the consequences on children's behavior when there is a lack of a father figure.

Subsequently, Castilleja claimed that Shakira had sued him for that reason and asked his community for support to receive legal guidance.

Days later, El Temach clarified that it was all a joke, emphasizing that "people on the internet sometimes have no sense of humor."

Who is El Temach?

El Temach is a content creator who provides advice to men on relationships and masculinity. His direct and critical style toward certain female behaviors has made him a controversial figure.

On several occasions, he has been criticized for expressing politically incorrect opinions and contrary to the dominant discourse. He has also been accused by feminist groups of promoting misogynistic messages.

Despite his social media being repeatedly censored and blocked, Luis Castilleja has maintained a steady growth in followers.

Among his main critics are feminists, self-proclaimed "high-value" women and deconstructed men, derogatorily known as "allies."

Disproportionate reactions

The alleged lawsuit caused a wave of criticism on social media, where El Temach was accused of homophobia and machismo, without much basis.

The subsequent revelation that it was a joke exposed the speed with which certain sectors react without verifying information, showing a lack of critical sense and a constant eagerness for censorship.

Reflection on freedom of expression

This episode makes it clear that it is urgent to recover a culture of dialogue and tolerance. Divergent opinions must be able to be expressed without fear of censorship or digital lynching.

Freedom of expression is an essential pillar of any democratic society, and it must be protected even when the ideas expressed discomfort the most sensitive or ideologized sectors.