In a recent electoral campaign in the United States, gender-based insults were thrown around, sparking discussions about the need for rules against mocking candidates based on their gender. Interestingly, Mexico, which recently elected its first female president, has such a law in place, although its application is proving to be complex.
The focal point of the debate revolves around a closely contested race between two female candidates vying for a Mexico City borough presidency. An electoral court intervened by overturning the victory of an opposition candidate, citing her actions as 'gender-based political violence' against the rival candidate from the ruling party.
