"experts from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) had reviewed the listings associated with the eBay seller (based in Orlando, Florida) and determined that the objects form part of Mexico's cultural heritage."
"the export of these items has been prohibited since 1827 and that their presence outside the country "results from illicit extraction". The letter also states that legal action has been initiated with the relevant authorities in relation to the sale with the aim of securing the repatriation of the artefacts through diplomatic and legal channels."
"INAH-the Mexican government agency responsible for researching, preserving and protecting the country's heritage-confirmed that its legal department had filed a complaint with the office of Mexico's Attorney General and notified its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as Interpol and US authorities including Homeland Security Investigations in an effort to halt the sale."
Mexico's cultural ministry discovered 195 pre-Hispanic archaeological objects listed for sale on eBay by a seller in Orlando, Florida. Experts from the National Institute of Anthropology and History determined these items constitute Mexico's cultural heritage. The ministry formally requested eBay remove the listings and return the objects, citing that their export has been prohibited since 1827 and their presence abroad results from illicit extraction. Legal action was initiated involving Mexico's Attorney General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Interpol, and US authorities including Homeland Security Investigations. The objects are described as invaluable legacy of ancestral cultures and national history. Specific details about the 195 items remain confidential to protect the repatriation process.
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