Mexico to Punish Monument Vandalism with Up to 10 Years in Prison Latin American Herald Tribune
go to original June 16, 2014

MEXICO CITY – People who damage, alter or destroy archaeological, artistic or historical monuments in Mexico will face up to 10 years behind bars under a law that took effect over the weekend.

Fines will also be levied that could equal the value of the damage caused by those who commit such acts, according to modifications to the Federal Law on Monuments and Archaeological, Artistic and Historic Zones, passed by Congress in April and published Friday in the official gazette.

Fines from $5,176 to $15,528 will also be applied to those who carry out works of archaeological exploration that involve the excavation or removal of objects without authorization by the competent authorities.

Prison sentences from five to 12 years and fines from $15,528 to $25,880 will also be imposed on those who remove an archaeological, artistic or historical monument from the country without the corresponding permit.

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