Tourist Suspected of Being Intoxicated Damages Sculpture in Cartagena
A tourist who appeared to be intoxicated damaged a sculpture in Cartagena over the recent holiday weekend, sparking outrage on social media and prompting local authorities to demand that she pay for the damage. The incident occurred in Trinidad Square, in the traditional Getsemani neighborhood of the Colombian Caribbean tourist destination, one of the busiest […]
A suspected intoxicated tourist damaged a sculpture in Cartagena's popular Getsemaní neighborhood during the recent holiday weekend. The incident took place in Trinidad Square, an iconic public space known for its festive atmosphere and large crowds of tourists. Videos circulating on social media helped identify the woman, who is believed to live in Barranquilla.
She was captured on camera leaning against one of the figures in the sculpture while dancing, causing it to fall to the ground. The tourist left the scene with her companions, leaving the damage unrepaired. Mayor Dumek Turbay called for her to cover the financial costs and criticized her behavior, stating that the money she spent on social media bots could have been used for repairs.
The damaged sculpture depicts priest Jorge Enrique Umaña and is part of a historical ensemble in Getsemaní, a neighborhood significant to Cartagena’s independence movement.
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