Mexico Orders Removal of Poseidon Statue After Indigenous Group's Complaint

The statue, erected without permits, sparked controversy for offending local Maya cultural beliefs.

A 10-foot Poseidon statue in Progreso, Yucatan, was closed by Mexico's environmental agency.
The statue lacked necessary environmental permits and faced backlash from Maya Indigenous groups.
Activist lawyers argued the Greek god's depiction was disrespectful to the local water deity, Chaac.
Social media reactions highlighted the cultural clash and the influence of tourism.
The Progreso municipal government has yet to respond to the closure order.