Alejandra Jaramillo apologizes, then sparks new controversy with post

Alejandra Jaramillo, the Ecuadorian TV host known as "La Caramelo," apologized publicly for celebrating Mexico's World Cup elimination, then hours later posted a photo with England and Norway stars that many Mexicans saw as a provocation.

Apology and new post

After Mexico defeated Ecuador, Jaramillo celebrated England's victory over Mexico with phrases like "chau, bye, sayonara." Facing backlash, she issued a video apology, saying she never intended to offend Mexico and that the situation "got a little out of control" Source: excelsiormx. She expressed love and respect for Mexico and thanked TelevisaUnivision for support Source: infobae.

Shortly after, she shared an Instagram selfie with Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham, captioned: "Guess who I'm rooting for today." Many users viewed this as ironic, contradicting her apology Source: infobae.

Divided reactions

While some defended her as a passionate fan, others criticized the timing and tone, especially given her audience is largely Mexican. The controversy continued to trend on social media Source: excelsiormx.