Parque Bicentenario Recovered After AXECeremonia Tragedy

Mexico City's Parque Bicentenario Returns to Government Control Following AXECeremonia Tragedy Mexico City, May 23, 2025 – In the wake of the tragic accident at the AXECeremonia music festival held at Parque Bicentenario, resulting in the deaths of two photojournalists, Mexico City's Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum announced the government's repossession of the park's concession. The park will now be managed by the Secretariat of Culture. "Today, the Parque Bicentenario has been recovered," Sheinbaum stated during a press conference. "It is now in the hands of the Secretariat of Culture, and they will explain the reasons behind this decision and the process that led to it." The decision follows intense public scrutiny and debate over the safety and security measures at the festival. The incident prompted widespread calls for improved oversight and management of public spaces used for large-scale events. The transition of the park's management to the Secretariat of Culture aims to ensure greater transparency and accountability in future events. The recovery of Parque Bicentenario marks a significant step toward addressing the aftermath of the AXECeremonia tragedy and the ongoing efforts to improve safety standards for public events in Mexico City.