Yes, Mexicans are very racist. Not only toward those lower in the pecking order (or above) but also other countries. No love lost toward the Puerto Ricans or the Central Americans.
One evening, my wife was in the grocery store when one of these Chiapas came in to ask directions. Quite a rarity around here, he spoke no English and looked very out of place.
My wife speaks fluent Spanish and answered his question (he was looking for a church - underground railroad type probably) and even gave him a short lift down the road. He explained who he was and why he was here during this ride. The racism toward his people came up (part of the reason why he was here) and the reason why he was seeking this church.
My wife had no idea he was illegal until she gave him a ride. As it was, she felt very conflicted afterward but still believed that he should not be here.
How the hell is this thread still going on. Some crazy person posted to me.
you must be doing house cleaning, and came across this months-old article!