"La Quema del Diablo (Burning of the Devil) is a centuries-old yearly tradition celebrated by Guatemalans on December 7, viewed as a way to rid themselves of evil as they officially kick off the Christmas season. As part of this year's celebrations in Guatemala's capital city, a giant devil sculpture was lit ablaze along with what looked like Trump's head made out of papier-mache in his hands."
"Aldahir Gonzalez, a local man at the festival, told Reuters that the annual burning of the devil was to represent the triumph of good over evil and all bad things, and to let go of bad things. All this represents the burning of evil, Gonzalez added. It's not the first time the American president has had a starring role in the fiery celebration. In 2016, Reuters reported that several of the effigies constructed that year were designed to look like Trump with devil horns:"
La Quema del Diablo is a centuries-old Guatemalan tradition held on December 7 to symbolically rid communities of evil and officially begin the Christmas season. In Guatemala City a giant devil sculpture was set alight alongside a papier-mâché effigy resembling President Donald Trump. A local festivalgoer, Aldahir Gonzalez, said the burning represents the triumph of good over evil and letting go of bad things. The practice has previously featured Trump-like effigies; opposition to the president stems from his hardline immigration stance, promises of a border wall and deportation policies, which have drawn anger from many Latin Americans.
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