Former Cuauhtémoc Mayor Sandra Cuevas has gone viral during Mexico’s World Cup run, drawing attention for both her team spirit and her revealing outfit at a recent gathering, as reported by The New York Post.
Cuevas, 40, has been celebrating Mexico’s victories over South Africa and South Korea as El Tri continues its strong start in the tournament.
Mexican former mayor Sandra Cuevas went viral after celebrating Mexico’s recent victory in the World Cup.
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The former mayor appeared at one fan event wearing a low-cut white tank top and a Mexico jersey tied around her waist.
Photos of her outfit quickly circulated online, sparking a wave of comments about her appearance that pushed her into the global spotlight.
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After the images spread across social media, Cuevas addressed the attention directly, offering a lighthearted response to the online chatter.
“Well, guys, what can I do. I can’t just take them off,” she said, according to The Sun, referring to the comments about her chest.
Cuevas went on to address the tone of the remarks, saying she did not see them as insults or criticism aimed at her.
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“I don’t take it as an attack; there will be those who think that way and take it in a derogatory way, but that’s how we Mexicans are,” she explained.
Her calm reaction and humor seemed to resonate with fans who praised her confidence while joining in Mexico’s celebrations.
Cuevas served as the Mayor of Cuauhtémoc from October 2021 to March 2024 before transitioning into her current role, reportedly as a coordinator for the Mexico Nuevo political movement.
During her time in office, she became a familiar public figure in Mexico City and remains an active presence at public events and on social media.
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Mexico’s national team has given its fans plenty to celebrate so far, earning two wins in the group stage with a 2-0 victory over South Africa and a 1-0 triumph against South Korea on Thursday.
El Tri has already guaranteed its spot in the knockout rounds ahead of its final group match against Czechia on Wednesday.
The excitement surrounding both the team’s success and Cuevas’s viral moment has captured widespread attention across Mexican media and beyond, adding another layer of fan enthusiasm to the tournament.
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