Business exec fired over vile racist, homophobic tirade when stopped from opening plane door
A business executive was fired after a racist and homophobic outburst on a plane. Germán Naranjo Maldini was recorded making offensive remarks and was subsequently arrested in Brazil. His employer stated that his behavior was incompatible with company policies and he faces potential prison time for his actions.
- ▪Germán Naranjo Maldini was filmed making racist and homophobic slurs on a LATAM flight.
- ▪He was fired from his position at the Chilean seafood company Landes following the incident.
- ▪Naranjo faces up to five years in prison for his discriminatory behavior, as per Brazilian law.
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World News Business exec fired over vile racist, homophobic tirade when stopped from opening plane door By Chris Bradford Published May 18, 2026, 10:57 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A business exec allegedly hurled vile racist and homophobic slurs at plane passengers and cabin crew after he was blocked from opening a door. Germán Naranjo Maldini was fired from his managerial role at the Chilean seafood company Landes after video of the abuse went viral — and faces up to five years in prison after being accused of racism and discrimination, La Nacion reported.
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