VOICED : Mexico solicita cancelacion de subasta de arte precolombino en Paris

The Mexican government has requested the cancellation of an auction in Paris featuring over 120 pre-Columbian art pieces, citing concerns about the authenticity of some items. The artifacts, primarily from Teotihuacán, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and the Olmec and Maya regions, have unclear origins. Despite Mexico's appeal, the auction house, Casa Milón, intends to proceed, asserting the legitimacy of the sale. This is not the first time Mexico has contested such sales, as seen in the 2013 Barbier-Müller collection case.

What action did the Mexican government take regarding the auction in Paris?

• They ignored the auction.

• They requested its cancellation.

• They supported the auction.

• They participated in the auction.

What concern did the Mexican ambassador in Paris express about the art pieces?

• They are too expensive.

• They might be stolen.

• They could be recent imitations.

• They are not valuable.

From which regions do most of the auctioned items originate?

• South America

• Central America

• Northern Mexico

• Teotihuacán, Guerrero, and Oaxaca

What was the auction house's response to Mexico's appeal?

• They insisted the auction would proceed.

• They postponed the auction.

• They agreed to cancel the auction.

• They returned the pieces to Mexico.

In which year did Mexico previously request the suspension of a similar auction?

• 2018

• 2015

• 2013

• 2010