Mexico City Museums Shut Down: Award-Winning Anthropology Museum Among Those Affected

Mexico City Museums Close Amidst Security Change Mexico City - Several National Museums in Mexico City, including the prestigious National Museum of Anthropology, temporarily closed this week due to a change in security providers. The unexpected closures caused significant disruption for tourists and local residents alike. The National Museum of Anthropology, which recently received the prestigious Princess of Asturias Award for Concord, was forced to celebrate the award with its doors shut. The closures were attributed to the transition to a new security company, as explained by the Secretary of Culture, Claudia Curiel de Icaza. However, workers expressed concerns about the adequacy of the new security measures and suggested the closures were a result of cost-cutting measures. One worker, Jaime Catarino, stated, "The number of security personnel has been drastically reduced." The Secretary of Culture, when questioned by reporters, simply stated that the museums would reopen soon, but did not specify a date. The closures sparked outrage among the public and raised concerns about the protection of Mexico's cultural heritage. The situation highlights the challenges faced by cultural institutions in balancing budget constraints with the need to maintain adequate security and public access. While the Secretary of Culture has assured the public that the museums will reopen, the incident underscores the importance of transparent and effective management of public resources and cultural assets.