Kiko is the star chosen by the United States for an anti-immigrant campaign The North American Embassy in Mexico hired former Chavo del 8 for an advertising video

Mexican actor Carlos Villagranknown worldwide for his personality Kweko In a series el chavo del 8, It was the subject of controversy after a video clip from the US Embassy spread on social networks, in which the famous translator urged his fellow citizens to cross the border legally.

Dressed in his character’s signature costume, Villagran begins the video with a greeting and classic filler, followed by a warning: “Hey guys, first of all: Shut up, shut up, shut up, you’re making me desperate. I have something very important to tell you: Don’t cross the border into the United States. Your father, your mother, your uncle, your grandfather, the cat, the parrot, everyone could be in danger.“, says the 79-year-old actor in the message.

“You’d better cross legally. Come on, say yes. What does it cost you? And if you do, I love you. Farewell!”closes the place that sparked controversy on Join.

However, there is a second video that has gained less fame but is also controversial: in it, Quico simulates a collision between a truck – supposedly transporting illegal immigrants – and a car. There, Villagran shoots: “The wolf pack always leaves you stranded. You better tell them get out, get out, get out because I’m desperate. And then… it legally crosses into the United States.”

“Legal Crossing” is a campaign to stop the migration crisis

#CruzaLegal It is the hashtag for the campaign carried out by the United States government to try to stop the problem of the immigration crisis.

According to North American authorities. The “Wolves” charge up to eight thousand dollars for your “crossing” into the United States Obviously, without providing any security guarantee.

At the end of each video starring Quico, information about using the app appears CBPOne, where migrants can make appointments for legal crossing.