Indigenous women's ritual during Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum's inauguration sparks debate on Indigenous culture representation.

During the inauguration of Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum, a ritual performed by Indigenous women aimed to invoke protection and wisdom. Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi endorsed the ceremony as a symbolic recognition of Indigenous rights, while exorcists Father Alberto Medel and Father Eduardo Hayen criticized it as inauthentic and akin to witchcraft. The event has sparked debate over the representation of Indigenous culture and the appropriateness of such rituals in a political context.

October 05, 2024
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