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INAH Rebukes Bad Bunny for Touching Artifact at Mexico City Museum

Officials report no sanctions beyond a public reminder on social media.

Overview

  • On December 17, Bad Bunny placed his hand on a carved stone stela during a visit to the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City.
  • INAH confirmed staff immediately intervened and reiterated museum rules, and the singer removed his hand.
  • The agency shared images from the visit and emphasized that physical contact with archaeological goods is prohibited.
  • Bad Bunny posted photos from the museum to Instagram and later took down at least one image showing the touch.
  • Social media criticism escalated after INAH’s post, with no legal action or institutional penalties reported.