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Mexico’s Traditional ‘Burning Of Judas’ For Holy Week

A person dressed as the Devil is seen in the La Merced neighborhood during the traditional 'Burning of Judas,' a Mexican Holy Week event, in Mexico City, Mexico, on April 4, 2026. This tradition symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and, while traditionally centered on Judas Iscariot, now also includes controversial public figures as a form of satire and social protest. (Photo by Marco Gonzalez/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto)

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