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

A person runs with the traditional 'Torito' (cardboard bull) while setting off fireworks in the La Merced neighborhood during the 'Burning of Judas,' a Mexican Holy Week tradition, in Mexico City, Mexico, on April 4, 2026. The event, which traditionally centers on Judas Iscariot, now also includes representations of controversial public figures as a form of satire and social commentary. (Photo by Marco Gonzalez/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto)

Small Group of People Action Shot 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 Torito cardboard bull La Merced neighborhood Mexican Holy Week tradition triumph of good over evil Judas Iscariot controversial public figures satire social protest Mexico City Mexico April 4 2026 Marco Gonzalez Eyepix Group NurPhoto Holy Week tradition symbolic cultural event neighborhood celebration public figures social commentary protest symbolic burning Mexican culture traditional celebration community event religious symbolism festive pyrotechnics neighborhood festival.