Franco El Gorila Reports Xenophobic Attack in Chilean Supermarket
- Puerto Rican urban music artist Franco El Gorila faced a xenophobic incident inside a Chilean supermarket, according to reports from outlets including BioBioChile and 24horas.
- The confrontation took place inside an unspecified supermarket in Chile, where the artist became involved in a tense dispute with a female shopper, as reported by BioBioChile.
- The incident stands in sharp contrast to the artist's history in Chile, where he has maintained a robust professional and personal footprint for years.
Puerto Rican urban music artist Franco El Gorila faced a xenophobic incident inside a Chilean supermarket, according to reports from outlets including BioBioChile and 24horas. The reggaeton singer documented the encounter on his social media accounts, sharing video footage of himself confronting a woman who told him to return to his country.
Supermarket Confrontation Captured on Video
The confrontation took place inside an unspecified supermarket in Chile, where the artist became involved in a tense dispute with a female shopper, as reported by BioBioChile. During the exchange, the woman shouted Devuélvete a tu país
—which translates to get back to your country—at the musician, according to coverage by TVN. Franco El Gorila recorded parts of the interaction on his phone, later publishing the footage to his digital platforms to expose the discriminatory remarks he received. The video quickly drew widespread attention across social media channels, where users condemned the remarks directed at the singer.
Longstanding Ties to the Chilean Music Scene
The incident stands in sharp contrast to the artist’s history in Chile, where he has maintained a robust professional and personal footprint for years. More recently, Franco El Gorila returned to Santiago stages as a guest performer during concerts headlined by Arcángel. During those live appearances, the performer publicly expressed his gratitude for the enduring support and affection shown by his Chilean fan base throughout his career in the South American nation.
