A young Ukrainian TikToker, known as “Morrita ucraniana” (@ivasimetría), sparked a culture war on social media after posting a video comparing her experience living a year in Mexico versus a year in Spain, giving the Latin American country the edge in almost every respect.
The video, which has over a million views, begins with praise for Cancún’s beaches (“nothing to do with Spain”), continues with a statement that sparked controversy: “In Spain there are beautiful women, but they are few and far between; in Mexico, almost all of them are,” and ends by praising Mexican cuisine (“I like chilaquiles more than paella”) and the local humor.
The mention of architecture divided her preferences: while she praised Barcelona, she acknowledged that she finds the Mexican pyramids and historical sites “impressive.” Regarding lifestyle, she concluded with an emoji of the Mexican flag, making her preference clear.
Mixed reactions:
Mexican users celebrated: “Welcome to Mexico, this is your home.”
Spaniards counterattacked: “Menorca and Ibiza have paradisiacal beaches; Cancún is no match for that.”
The discussion escalated into historical debates: “Everything Spain has is stolen from Mexico!” vs. “Part of its gastronomy is thanks to Spain.”
As the comments continue to pile up, the video has become a barometer of national pride, demonstrating how comparisons between countries can spark passions in the digital age. So far, the influencer has not responded to the criticism, but her profile continues to gain followers among curious people and defenders of both nations.
Source: nomecensures
