By Daniela Capistrano
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Terra reported on Tuesday that Paquita La Del Barrio regrets sharing her views on gay parents and is expected in the coming hours to give a press conference in a bar in Mexico City that serves the local gay community.
This should somewhat appease GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation), who demanded an apology after Paquita La Del Barrio made homophobic comments on Escandalo TV.
When asked about a new law that allows couples in Mexico City to wed and to adopt children, La del Barrio told a reporter that she feels it would be better for a child to starve to death than to be adopted by gay parents.
The 62-year-old singer, who has a big Los Angeles fan base, told Escandalo TV that, "It's not in my taste that a poor creature should be adopted by them." She explained it's better if the child dies instead of that "lifestyle."
After Latin Gossip reported on this, outraged readers left comments ranging from "DANG! That was freaking harsh" to "there are many gay parents out there are doing a great job at raising children."
Many in the media have have denounced La del Barrio’s comments as well. The co-hosts of the nationally aired Telemundo morning show “¡Levántate!” requested a retraction and apology. One of the commentators criticized her insensitivity, saying “every year, in many countries, there are children who die of starvation.” He went on to say, “What does [sexuality] have to do with the longing or desire to be a father or a mother?”
NBC reported that Bienestar, a Los Angeles Latino community service and advocacy organization, is leading the charge against the vocalist. The group is demanding that homophobic attacks made by the popular singer stop.
Paquita La Del Barrio recently collaborated with Ricardo Arjona on the 5to Piso track "Ni Tú Ni Yo."
Tr3s Comunidad, what do you think about La del Barrio’s comment? Do you think she should apologize or do you agree with her? Let us know in the comments!
