Actress and comedian Angelica Vale’s recent statements about the alleged impossibility of Latinos attending the 2026 Super Bowl sparked an intense debate on social networks. Her words, delivered in a humorous tone, came just after the NFL confirmed Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny as the headliner for the halftime show.
Vale’s comment touched on a sensitive topic: the representation and purchasing power of the Latino community in the United States. To some, it was a harmless joke; to others, a message that perpetuates unfair stereotypes.
In a conversation broadcast in the media and replicated on digital platforms, Angélica Vale addressed the concern of some people about the possible presence of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) at the event. The actress, known for her sense of humor, responded ironically:
“There are a lot of worried people who say to me, ‘hey, but ICE is going to make it to the Super Bowl.’ And I say: ‘don’t worry, tickets cost five thousand dollars and up. No Latino can afford to go, so we’re not going to be there; we’re going to enjoy it at home, for sure.
The statement was quickly echoed on social media, prompting a wave of criticism and comments that, while the comment may have been a joke, it conveyed a reductive image of the economic capacity of Latinos.
Part of the context for Vale’s remarks was related to Bad Bunny’s historic participation as the first Latino solo artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. During his appearance on Saturday Night Live, the artist not only stood out for his humorous interpretation of iconic characters such as Quico from El Chavo del Ocho, but also for his message to the Latino and migrant community.
In an emotional moment, the interpreter of Booker T and Tití Me Preguntó expressed in Spanish: “For all my Latino people, we are going to be fascinated in the Super Bowl. This is an accomplishment not only for me, but for all the migrant people who come, work and move this country forward”.
Bad Bunny closed his speech with a phrase in English that generated applause and smiles: “And if you didn’t understand me, you have four months to learn Spanish”.
Vale praised the Puerto Rican’s message: “What I liked the most, what I loved the most, is the message he gave,” he said, highlighting the pride of seeing the Latino community represented in one of the most important events in sports and entertainment.
Criticism of Angélica Vale: unfortunate humor?
However, his words about the cost of tickets were not well received by all. Among the most notable critics was digital creator Jacqueline Martinez, known as Chamonic3, who called Vale’s comment unfortunate and unrepresentative of the reality of Latinos in the United States.
“There are many applications to pay little by little or with a credit card. Besides, this is tax season. I think it’s very wrong to make Latinos look like they don’t have that kind of money. Latinos are hard workers, they have that and more. She won’t have it. Very bad commentary in my opinion,” the influencer wrote on her social networks.
So far, Angélica Vale has not responded to the criticism, which has kept the debate alive on digital platforms. Some users defend that the comedian made a humorous comment that should not be taken literally, while others argue that, although it was a joke, it reinforces negative stereotypes about the purchasing power and role of Latinos in the United States.
The topic became a trend on platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), with messages that oscillated between defending Vale as a humorist and reproaching what many consider a bad taste joke in a context that demands more sensitivity.
The controversy shows that the Super Bowl, beyond being the most watched sporting event in the United States, is also a stage where issues of cultural identity, representation and economic inequality converge. Bad Bunny’s participation in the halftime show is seen as a breakthrough in the inclusion of Latinos in highly visible spaces.
However, Angelica Vale’s comment reveals that tensions persist around the public perception of the Latino community, its achievements and its ability to access high-cost events.
The episode makes it clear that humor and social criticism often intersect in the media space and that public figures must consider the impact of their words in such sensitive contexts.
As anticipation builds for Bad Bunny’s historic performance at the 2026 Super Bowl, the debate on social media continues to remind us that comments about the Latino community and its purchasing power can be divisive, especially when framed in stereotypes that do not reflect the diversity and efforts of millions of migrants in the United States.
Here you can listen to Angélica Vale’s unfortunate comment.
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