Overview
- INAH said the December 17 visit was escorted by custodians who warned the artist, and he removed his hand immediately.
- Officials reported no recorded harm to the piece and indicated no sanction was applied, with no further enforcement action announced.
- The image came from Bad Bunny’s Instagram stories and prompted online criticism over rule compliance and possible preferential treatment.
- INAH did not clarify whether the stela was an original or a replica, a detail repeatedly questioned in public comments.
- Coverage revisited Mexico’s heritage protections and the MrBeast–Calakmul precedent, noting administrative penalties for contact without damage and criminal liability when damage is proven.