World · Latin America · 3 hrs ago
A supposed Baphomet statue in Mexico City drew scrutiny online
Photos claiming to show a Baphomet statue in El Pedregal spread online in Mexico City.
The images showed a horned figure and a sign asking for it to be removed, but the statue's presence was questioned.
A video shared with the photos showed Bulevar de La Luz, several miles from Iglesia street, where a Legionaries of Christ house is located.
A priest at the house said he had heard about the story but had not seen the statue, and thought it was probably a Halloween decoration.
The post had suggested the statue was one block from the Catholic group's house, but the video pointed to a different area.
The story also noted that Mexico commonly has elaborate Halloween and Day of the Dead displays.
The statue's location and whether it was real remained unclear in the account provided.
Photos of a supposed Baphomet statue in Mexico City circulated on social media and prompted questions about where it was.
El País English visited the Jardines del Pedregal area to investigate the claims.
A Legionaries of Christ priest said he thought the image showed a Halloween decoration.
The article describes signs in a shared photo, but says the statue was not visible in an accompanying video.
- Who
- Social media users shared images of the supposed statue; El País English investigated.
- What
- Photos appeared to show a large Baphomet statue on a building façade. The article questioned whether the image was genuine.
- When
- The article was published on October 14, 2026. The visit to Iglesia street took place at 12:13 p.m. on a Tuesday.
- Where
- Jardines del Pedregal, in Mexico City; the article also examined a video showing Bulevar de La Luz.
- Why
- The images drew scrutiny because users claimed the statue had angered residents and called for its removal.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
El País English visited Iglesia street near the entrance to El Pedregal and spoke with Father Esteban.
On Bulevar de La Luz, parking attendants were busy as pickup trucks came and went.
- Neighborhood
- Jardines del Pedregal, Mexico City
- Nearby institution
- A Legionaries of Christ house on Iglesia street
- Video location
- Bulevar de La Luz, at the southern edge of El Pedregal
What people are saying
It’s the first time I’ve seen a Halloween decoration become news, because that’s what it must be
There’s a Legionaries house one block away HAHAHAHAHA
It really is the devil!