NewzArturo Ávila Anaya, a Morena party deputy, has publicly criticized Alessandra Rojo de la Vega, the mayor of Cuauhtémoc, regarding her handling of statues depicting Fidel Castro and Ernesto “Che” Guevara. The sculptures were removed from the Tabacalera neighborhood in 2025 and are currently being held in storage by the local administration. Ávila’s remarks questioned the mayor's authority and intentions regarding the custody of these public assets.
In response to the ongoing situation, Mayor Rojo de la Vega has formally proposed an exchange to Mexico City Head of Government Clara Brugada. The proposal suggests trading the controversial statues for new public works projects within the Cuauhtémoc borough, seeking to resolve the status of the removed monuments while securing infrastructure benefits for the area.
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