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Mexican Museum Rebukes Bad Bunny for Touching Mayan Stele During Visit

Authorities reiterate Mexico’s ban on touching archaeological objects, with no inspection results or penalties disclosed.

Overview

  • INAH confirmed the Dec. 17 incident at Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology, stating staff immediately told the musician to stop.
  • Bad Bunny posted an image showing his hand on the stele to Instagram and later deleted it, according to multiple outlets.
  • The artifact is a Mayan stele, a carved stone monument sensitive to oils and abrasion that museums prohibit visitors from touching.
  • Coverage notes heavy online criticism following the photo’s circulation and the institute’s public reminder of museum rules.
  • Reports cite Mexico’s Federal Law on Monuments as allowing fines or imprisonment for violations, though no legal action has been announced.