The controversial removal of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara statues in Mexico City sparked a major political debate about the country's past.
The mayor argued the statues were illegally placed and these revolutionary figures' actions caused significant suffering and injustice.
The incident fueled widespread protests and condemnation from the President, highlighting how divisive these historical figures remain.
This controversy forces a reevaluation of how Mexico chooses to remember its complex history and grapple with its difficult legacy.
