Magaly Medina remains at the center of controversy after his harsh criticism of the psychologist Thomas Angulo and, more recently, towards the College of Psychologists of Peru It all started when Angulo, invited to her program to analyze the case of violence between Christian Cueva and Pamela López, offered an interpretation that infuriated the host of ‘Magaly TV, The Firm’. In his analysis, the psychologist suggested that both parties involved in the case were partly responsible, which was interpreted by Medina as a normalization of violence against women.
He The College of Psychologists was quick to speak out in favor of its Angle condemning Magaly Medina’s statements and describing her attitude as aggressive. This institutional response annoyed the presenter, who did not question the position of the College of Psychologists and its ability to protect women’s rights.
Magaly Medina and her reaction to the support of the College of Psychologists for Tomás Angulo
Magaly Medina’s reaction to the support of the College of Psychologists was forceful. The journalist assured that the College’s position, in supporting Thomas Angulo was a “craziness” and an insult to all women who suffer from violence in Peru.
Magaly did not hide her indignation stating that this type of institutional support only perpetuates the machismo that has done so much damage in Peruvian society. “Psychologists must take into account that women live here in a state of vulnerability that cannot be attacked in this way by a professional who considers himself a specialist in mental health, that It is unacceptable ” the driver declared.
Magaly attacks the College of Psychologists for supporting the sexist position of ‘. star’ Angulo. Photo: LR composition/ capture / Magaly Tv la firme
“I am astonished that a College of Psychologists supports such a sexist position in favour of violence against women. I find that unacceptable. How crazy! When other psychologists, on social media, have rightly criticized this position regarding violence Angulo, who for many is more of a ‘. star’ than a mental health professional, because he loves the show ” added Magaly after the College of Psychologists came out in support of Angulo.
He also noted that Gender violence cannot be taken lightly by any specialist much less by someone who presents himself as an advocate for mental health in the media. For Medina, allowing these opinions to continue to spread is dangerous and contributes to a culture that renders victims of assault invisible.
Why does the College of Psychologists support Tomás Angulo?
The pronouncement of the College of Psychologists of Peru in support of Tomás Angulo, was given in response to the series of criticisms that Magaly Medina made during and after her program. The institution argued that the host’s statements damaged the image of the professional and, by extension, that of the entire psychological community in the country. “We accuse that these attacks against a psychological professional harm the entire professional body,” stated in its official statement.
The College stated that, although it does not take sides in the personal dispute between Medina and Angulo censures the way in which the host dismissed the psychologist’s comments. “A fact that we regret and directly censure because the guest is a psychologist specializing in the subject. “, reads the statement.
The College of Psychologists of Peru speaks out on the controversy between Magaly Medina and Tomás Angulo
Besides, The College insinuated that Magaly does not have the necessary criteria to contradict Tomás Angulo “He can only be refuted in his professional opinion by another equally specialized professional,” wrote the institution, which defended Angulo’s right to offer his analysis based on his professional experience, stating that only a psychologist with the same training could refute his opinions.
What happened between Magaly Medina and Tomás Angulo?
The confrontation between Magaly Medina and Tomás Angulo originated during a live interview in which both were arguing The case of Pamela López and Christian Cueva Angulo, known for participating in television programs, was invited to the set of ‘Magaly TV, The Firm’ to offer his analysis as a clinical psychologist. During the conversation, Angulo noted that both Cueva and Lopez had contributed to the toxicity of their relationship, suggesting the violence was not one-sided.
This statement provoked a strong reaction from Magaly, who described Angulo’s comments as a clear example of machismo. The host did not hesitate to interrupt the psychologist, accusing him of minimizing violence suffered by Lopez. “Because of men like you, there are beaters,” the journalist exclaimed, visibly upset. The tension quickly grew and the interview turned into an exchange of accusations.
After the tense conversation, Tomás Angulo decided to take legal action against Magaly, sending her a notarized letter demanding a public apology for having damaged his professional reputation However, the host reaffirmed her position, assuring that she would not tolerate any type of discourse that justified gender violence on her program.
