Overview
- The statue fell on the morning of December 16, with security-camera footage of the moment circulating widely on social media.
- Authorities reported no injuries, noting the site had been cordoned off after earlier damage was detected.
- Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle said a replica will be built using sculptor Miguel Vargas Martínez’s original design.
- State and local civil protection agencies linked the collapse to fractures from torrential rains and flooding in October, with reports citing storms Raymond and Priscilla.
- The 15‑meter landmark, created in 2004 to honor orange harvesters, had received maintenance in 2022 due to wear and vibrations from heavy road traffic nearby.