ADThe controversy comes as Mexico’s traditionally macho culture is being increasingly challenged by women and gay couples fighting for more rights and respect. Others noted that Zapata had already been adopted as a symbol by U.S. Chicanos, Mexico’s indigenous peasants and other groups. AD“This is defaming the image of our general, painting him as gay,” Jorge Zapata, surrounded by other relatives, told journalists on Monday. ADWhen a small group of gay rights activists showed up, the peasants yelled slurs and began pushing and punching them. The controversy over the painting has revived old rumors that Zapata may have been gay.

Source: Washington Post December 13, 2019 18:44 UTC