“Women get the short end of the stick”: Mexican congresswoman wants to eradicate marriage in Mexico. What do you think?

Por Valentina Ulloa
30 July, 2026

Gabriela Torres, a Morena congresswoman in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, wrote on social media that she dreams of “eradicating” marriage because, according to her, it is the institution where “women get the short end of the stick from day one”. 📢

Gaby Torres/Facebook

The post blew up on social media: some applauded her for pointing out a real inequality, while others accused her of attacking an institution without any legal plan.

Gaby Torres/Facebook

Hours later, she limited comments and then clarified that it was all a “dream”, not an initiative.

Gaby Torres/Facebook

Is it a valid criticism of marriage or an irresponsible statement by a public official? 🤔

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