Overview
- During a Ventaneando segment on July 6, long‑time host Pedro (Pedrito) Sola said he had “con ganas de aventar un trozo de carne envenenada” at dogs in stores and later said some owners made him want to “darles un balazo,” remarks that were captured on video and widely shared.
- The clip drew immediate backlash on social media and from animal‑protection organizations, which called the language violent, warned against normalizing cruelty, and demanded institutional accountability.
- TV Azteca owner Ricardo Salinas Pliego publicly called the comments “lamentable,” but the broadcaster has not announced any internal sanctions or personnel changes.
- Sola read an on‑air apology saying he regretted the remarks, promised to educate himself, and insisted he would never harm an animal, a response that satisfied some viewers but left others demanding further action.
- Legal analysts note Mexico City law punishes physical animal cruelty but does not clearly criminalize violent speech alone, and unconfirmed reports that Sola might leave TV Azteca by the end of 2026 remain speculative and not verified by the company.