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Heritage Returned: Repatriation and the Alliance Between the United States and Mexico

Learn what repatriation is, how it works, and how the U.S. Embassy helps support the return of important cultural objects to Mexico.

What is Repatriation?

Learn more about the process

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Mexico’s Premier Partner in Cultural Repatriation

The U.S. is committed to protecting cultural heritage. In partnership with Mexico, it works to prevent cultural trafficking and return cultural property to its communities of origin. A key tool is the State Department’s CPAIG/CATF grants program, which supports bilateral protection efforts.

Supporting Justice through Collaboration

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Artifact Case Studies

Keep scrolling to learn about some of the artifacts that have been successfully returned to Mexico

Monument 9 "The Monster"

Learn more about how Monument 9 was returned to Mexico

Statue of Saint Anthony of Padua

Learn more about how this statue was returned to Mexico

Statue of Saint Rose of Lima

Learn more about how Santa Rosa de Lima was returned to Mexico

Hernan Cortés Manuscripts

Learn more about how the manuscripts were returned to Mexico

Map of New Mexico

Learn more about how the map was returned to Mexico

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Learn More about how the US Embassy Protects Culture

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