Painting of naked Mexican revolutionary hero unleashes controversy

A painting depicting Mexican revolutionary hero Emiliano Zapata naked but for high heels and a pink sombrero, astride an aroused white horse, has sparked controversy in socially conservative Mexico, prompting protests that briefly flared into violence. Zapata is widely considered a national hero and especially revered in rural Mexico. The uproar over the painting has turned a spotlight on issues of freedom of expression and tolerance in Mexico.

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