MEXICO CITY (AP) β Mexicans are rejoicing at the Oscar victories of native son Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, and embracing his remarks that are widely seen as a criticism of their government.
Gonzalez Inarritu responded to his best picture award for “Birdman” by expressing hope Mexico “can find and build the government that we deserve.” National pride over his victory is so great that even the country’s ruling party sent congratulations, despite the seeming swipe.
There’s more uncertainty over actor Sean Penn’s quip as he announced the award. He asked “Who gave this son of a bitch his green card?”
The director said it was a joke between longtime friends, and many Mexicans took it that way. However some Mexicans say they found it offensive.
