La Chancla News is a Satirical Mexican Media Outlet
La Chancla News is a Mexican digital platform known for its humorous and satirical take on current events, pop culture, and politics. Named after the iconic flip-flop often associated with Mexican parenting, the site blends parody with sharp social commentary. It covers a wide range of topics—from government scandals to viral internet trends—often using exaggerated headlines and fictional stories to provoke laughter and reflection. Popular among younger audiences, La Chancla News has carved out a niche in Mexico’s online media landscape by entertaining with a twist of cultural critique and irreverent wit. The following is their latest on Expat Fashion:
In an effort to slow the recent surge of poorly dressed U.S. citizens in Mexico City, the local government announced that beginning next month a 500-peso fine will be issued for gringo tourists, digital nomads and expats seen wearing shorts and sandals in the capital.
“This isn’t Cancún,” the Mexico City government said in a statement. “This city is located 2,240 meters above sea level — or 7,350 feet in gringo terms. Nobody wants to see your toes so please, for the sake of all us, put some socks on.”
As the presence of U.S. tourists has boomed in Mexico City, the government says complaints from concerned citizens and members of the local restaurant, hotel and museum industries have proliferated. Effective immediately, U.S. citizens spotted wearing khaki shorts, cargo shorts, jean shorts, Teva sandals, Birkenstock or dirty flip-flops in Mexico City will be fined by local police and forced to return to their home, hotel or Airbnb and change into adult-appropriate attire.
“Around 75% of the gringos I serve are dressed like Adam Sandler,” a waiter at Mexico City’s Contramar told La Chancla News. “We work hard to provide a fine dining experience and the least you can do is wear pants.”
Fines for U.S. citizens seen in shorts and/or sandals in Mexico City will begin at $500 pesos, while those that dare to wear cargo shorts will face a steeper fine of $800 pesos for being nearly 30 years behind trend. U.S. citizens seen in pajama pants will be subject to immediate arrest and deportation, according to the statement.
Source: La Chancla News
