Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Chespirito

Public opinion and media debates around Chespirito—discover key moments of controversy.

Roberto Mario Gómez Bolaños, "Chespirito", was a highly influential Mexican actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer, and author. Revered as a comedic icon in the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in Latin America, he's best known for his character "El Chavo" from the sitcom *El Chavo del Ocho*. Chespirito's impact on humor and entertainment cemented his legacy as one of the greatest comedians of all time.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

1968: Comments on Mexico's presidents

In 1968, Chespirito declared that "Before 1968, he was the best president, and if we look at the numbers of the inflation that Mexico experienced is justified".

1978: Chespirito's Performance in Chile During Pinochet's Regime

In 1978, Chespirito traveled to Santiago, Chile, during Pinochet's regime, appearing at the Chilean National Stadium to a record audience of 80,000. He also performed at the Quinta Vergara stage during the Viña del Mar Festival.

2000: Chespirito Supports Vicente Fox

In 2000, Chespirito openly supported the National Action Party (PAN) during Mexico's presidential campaign, urging people to vote for Vicente Fox.

2000: Supports the National Action Party

In 2000, Roberto Gómez Bolaños participated in television advertisements supporting the electoral campaigns of the National Action Party.

2005: Clarification of National Stadium Performance

In 2005, in his book "Sin querer queriendo", Bolaños clarified that none of the actors were aware that the stadium had been a concentration camp in the past and that, had they known it, "we would have worked there anyway".

2006: Chespirito Supports Felipe Calderón

In 2006, Chespirito again supported the National Action Party (PAN) during Mexico's presidential campaign, urging people to vote for Felipe Calderón.

2006: Writes letter to Andrés Manuel López Obrador

In 2006, Roberto Gómez Bolaños wrote a letter to then-candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador, asking him not to divide Mexicans.

April 2007: Joins Claim Against Abortion Legalization

In April 2007, Roberto Gómez Bolaños joined the claim of Catholic and conservative groups fighting to maintain abortion as a crime in the Federal District.

May 2007: Comments on Picasso's Guernica painting

At the beginning of May 2007, Roberto Gómez Bolaños, declared that Pablo Picasso's Guernica work "is a caricature."

2007: Chespirito Opposes Abortion Legalization

In 2007, Chespirito joined a campaign led by Catholics and conservatives against the legalization of abortion in Mexico City.

2012: Chespirito Supports Josefina Vázquez Mota

In 2012, Chespirito publicly announced that he would vote for Josefina Vázquez Mota, the Partido Accion Nacional (PAN) candidate, in the presidential race.

2012: Chespirito Denounces Yo Soy 132 Movement

In 2012, Chespirito used Twitter to denounce the actions of the Yo Soy 132 movement after their takeover of Televisa Chapultepec following the election.