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Senator Accused of Racist Abuse | France News
A Paraguayan senator sparked global outrage after hurling racist abuse at Kylian Mbappé following France’s World Cup win, prompting a formal French investigation into aggravated insult and incitement to hatred — with potential jail time and a $51,000 fine. Mbappé called her “despicable,” while the Paraguayan government distanced itself, condemning her remarks. Though she later apologized in an open letter, claiming her intent was personal and not national, the damage is done — and France’s top officials have made it clear: hate speech from public figures won’t be tolerated. Listen in…
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