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With Celebrations Canceled, Traditional Oaxacan Puppets Collect Dust

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Mexico, Americas

José Azcona stands in front of his shop in Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico. Azcona is a monero, someone who makes giant puppets for celebrations. All events in Oaxaca have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, putting Azcona and his fellow moneros temporarily out of work. “My puppets have just been here,” Azcona says. “They haven’t been able to go out onto the streets.”

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With Celebrations Canceled, Traditional Oaxacan Puppets Collect Dust