The comedian Jorge Benavides He knew how to win over the Peruvian public with his parodies of different figures from local entertainment; However, one of his characters was censured by Justice. It's about the Countrywoman Jacinta. The characterization of the famous comedian, according to the Judiciary, discriminated against Andean womenso the TV series that had her as the protagonist was ordered to cease.
La Paisana Jacinta, a representation created by Jorge Benavides, became a cause of national division after its first appearance on Peruvian television. Despite the initial popularity, criticism was not long in coming, as his behavior and the cultural impact of the program were questioned.
Accusations of discrimination and ridicule of Andean women led to the character's eventual cancellation.
What happened to 'La paisana Jacinta'?
'La paisana Jacinta' received strong criticism for its stereotypical and derogatory representation of Andean women. The show, which was intended to be a light comedy, was accused of promoting racism and reinforcing social prejudices.
Despite attempts to renew and adapt the content to calm criticism, the series was definitively canceled after the intervention of international and national organizations that described the plot as offensive and harmful to the image of Andean women.
Jorge Benavides announced that TC judges will issue a ruling on Paisana Jacinta's case. Photo: Instagram/Jorge Benavides
What does Jorge Benavides ask the Constitutional Court?
Jorge Benavides has requested the Constitutional Court for the return of the program 'La paisana Jacinta', alleging injustices after its withdrawal from television. The comedian hopes that the judges will recognize the wisdom in his case. He argued in defense of his freedom of artistic expression and stressed that his character continues to be demanded by the public. Benavides expressed that he has no political affiliations and that his fight for justice for 'The countrywoman Jacinta' It has lasted four years.
“An injustice was committed with my character by removing him from the screens. They violated my right to freedom of artistic expression… I do not belong to any party, neither right nor left. I have never been interested in those topics and, for the same reason, I did not know what was moving behind Justice in our country. At the end of the process ordering La Paisana's departure from television and networks, I just found out that the IDL was behind all of this...”, Jorge said at the beginning.
“What no one knew is that silently Paisana Jacinta has been seeking justice. After four years of struggle, I want to inform all my followers that the Paisana Jacinta case is already in the Constitutional Court and now its return, which by law corresponds to me, is in the hands of these illustrious lawyers. I hope that the wisdom of the judges will remove the chains from my freedom of artistic expression and return because to this day it is claimed by many,” Benavides added.
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