Juan Soler Sparks Controversy Over Political Views in Recent Debate

Mexico City, Mexico — Argentine actor Juan Soler has ignited a social media firestorm following his controversial remarks on the political talk show ‘La Saga,’ hosted by Adela Micha, aired on February 20, 2025. During the episode, Soler expressed his support for several prominent right-wing leaders, including former U.S. President Donald Trump, Argentine President Javier Milei, and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, while also critiquing what he referred to as ‘woke culture.’

Soler’s statements have drawn both support and backlash, eliciting a wide range of responses from viewers online. The actor defended his positions and criticized political correctness, claiming it stifles free speech. He stated, ‘Lately, everyone is romanticizing everything: crime, illegal immigration, and the trans issue,’ in response to questioning from fellow panelist Mariana Ochoa regarding his support for Trump, whom critics have accused of policies detrimental to minority groups.

In the discussion, Soler suggested that the LGBT+ community is often exploited as a political tool to gain votes and condemned attempts to cancel ideas that differ from popular beliefs. His remarks quickly escalated into a heated debate, particularly surrounding issues of immigration and minority rights.

As conversations about his comments spread across platforms, Soler faced significant criticism for perceived xenophobia and insensitivity toward immigrant issues. On February 19, actor was confronted on X (formerly Twitter) by Ramón Cuéllar Márquez, who questioned Soler’s tough stance on immigration given his own background as an immigrant.

Soler clarified his immigration status, stating he arrived in Mexico in 2003 on a tourist visa, asserting, ‘Your resentment towards me only places you in a position of grievance.’ The discourse continued as Cuéllar Márquez criticized Soler’s views as disconnected from the harsh realities many migrants face.

In a defiant response, Soler maintained his belief that poverty in Mexico is largely due to ineffective governance, asserting that hardworking Mexicans deserve better and that some citizens, like Cuéllar Márquez, support detrimental welfare policies. ‘The Mexican is the natural predator of the Mexican,’ he argued, prompting further discussions about structural issues affecting migration.

Soler concluded his remarks with a gesture of respect for Cuéllar Márquez’s views, regardless of their differences, while reiterating his perspective.