France and Mexico's tug-of-war over restitution of Aztec and Mayan treasures
- Posted on December 25, 2024
- By Le Monde
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France and Mexico's tug-of-war over restitution of Aztec and Mayan treasures
An indigenous Mexican nation has written to the Assemblée Nationale seeking the return of its codex, arguing that the centuries-old manuscript describes traditions it still continues. Radical-left lawmakers have promised to support the request, which has been rejected by Paris in the past.
