Cancun’s ‘El Ceviche’ Roundabout Restored After Vandalism During 8M Protests

Cancun, Quintana Roo — Municipal workers have restored Cancun’s iconic “El Ceviche” roundabout, repainting the landmark after it remained vandalized for five weeks following protests during International Women’s Day (8M).

Public Services Department personnel completed the cleanup work this morning, primarily repainting the sculptures that make up the historic monument, which opened over 30 years ago. The roundabout, officially named “Fantasía caribeña” but popularly known as “El Ceviche,” serves as a gathering point for celebrations and protests.

Protesters covered the structure with numerous slogans during the 8M march, including “Los niños no se tocan” (“Children are not to be touched”), “Juan Justicia,” “La policía no me cuida” (“The police don’t protect me”), and “Prófugo y violador” (“Fugitive and rapist”).

The monument now appears in optimal condition, with its most striking feature—an orange starfish sculpture—looking brighter than ever, surrounded by traditional snail sculptures on a renewed pastel blue base.