Mexico Demands eBay Remove 195 Pre-Hispanic Artifacts Listed by US Seller

Mexico's Ministry of Culture has requested that eBay take down listings for 195 archaeological items from before Spanish colonization, which are being offered by a seller in the United States. Officials argue the sale violates laws protecting cultural heritage. The National Institute of Anthropology and History has initiated legal proceedings to recover the objects through diplomatic and legal means. The seller, known as Tom, claims the items were legally acquired and are exempt from modern treaties. eBay states it prohibits illegal sales and is investigating the matter. This incident is part of broader Mexican efforts to combat the trade in antiquities.