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

A pinata of US President Donald Trump 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. The tradition, which symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, has expanded to include controversial public figures as a form of satire and social commentary. (Photo by Marco Gonzalez/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto)

Medium Group of People Burning of Judas religion Demon Devil La Merced traditions cardboard judas devil figure piñata cardboard festival Paper-mâché figures Paper-mâché devil Holy Saturday Easter Holy Week exploded piñatas fireworks US President Donald Trump neighborhood Mexican Holy Week tradition triumph good over evil Judas Iscariot controversial figures satire social protest April 4 2026 Mexico City Mexico Marco Gonzalez Eyepix Group Eyepix NurPhoto public figures symbolic public protest cultural event social commentary Mexican tradition symbolic representation controversial satire political satire.