The 179th representation of the Passion of Christ began in Iztapalapa: 150,000 people are expected to arrive

Faithful and tourists will be able to attend the staging of the viacrusis after two years of not allowing themselves to witness it in person

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After two years, the representation of the Passion of Christ in Iztapalapa once again welcomes faithful and tourists in person. Cerro de la Estrella and surrounding streets will receive around 150,000 people this Good Friday, according to Mexico City authorities.

Perhaps the most representative tradition of mayor's office in the eastern part of the Mexican capital, staging is recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage for its value in Mexican society. Therefore, the level of call is at the national and even international level. For this reason, the Ministry of Citizen Security reported on the deployment of a special operation to safeguard the safety of the attendees.

“To ensure safety in Iztapalapa, we supervise the Oasis and Santa Cruz sectors; this Good Friday, about 150,000 people are expected to arrive at the representation of the Passion of Christ, yesterday there were an average of 110,000 attendees,” announced Omar García Harfuch, Secretary of Security at the entity.

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