Mexican actor Eugenio Derbez says US Latinos are being intimidated, backs Becerra
The gist
Mexican actor Eugenio Derbez said US Latinos are "being attacked and intimidated" ahead of the November 3 elections and endorsed Democrat Xavier Becerra for California governor.
He is a US citizen with a large Latino following.
How it unfolded
- Oct 12, 2026In a recent interview Derbez says he is considering leaving Los Ángeles, where he has lived about 12 years, for Madrid; no date or final decision has been made.
- Oct 15, 2026At a press conference in Los Ángeles on the closing day of Hispanic Heritage Month, Derbez warns that the Hispanic community in the US "está siendo atacada e intimidada" (is being attacked and intimidated) ahead of the November 3 elections.
- Oct 15, 2026At the same event he publicly endorses Democrat Xavier Becerra, candidate for governor of California.