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INAH Says Staff Stopped Bad Bunny Touching Stela at Mexico City’s Anthropology Museum

The agency reiterates that physical contact with archaeological objects is prohibited.

Overview

  • INAH said the visit occurred on December 17 with custodial staff accompanying the singer throughout the tour.
  • According to the agency, a custodian intervened when he placed his hand on a stela and he removed it immediately.
  • INAH reported no damage to the piece and said no sanction was imposed after the on‑site admonition.
  • Images shared by Bad Bunny on Instagram prompted online criticism, with some users alleging the object could be a replica and questioning perceived preferential treatment.
  • Coverage linked the episode to earlier heritage controversies this year, including the MrBeast filming at Calakmul that triggered administrative action against a production company.