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flag British baker Hart apologized after calling Mexican bread "ugly," sparking backlash over cultural disrespect.

flag British baker Richard Hart sparked widespread backlash in December 2025 after resurfaced podcast comments criticizing Mexican bread, calling traditional rolls like bolillos "ugly" and "industrially made." flag The remarks ignited outrage across social media, with Mexicans defending the cultural significance of their breads as staples of daily life and national identity. flag Critics highlighted tensions over foreign influence in Mexico City’s food scene, cultural respect, and gentrification. flag Hart apologized, calling his words poorly phrased and disrespectful, but the incident fueled ongoing debate about cultural ownership and the authority to critique local traditions.

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