An effigy, labeled “corrupt one” surrounded with props representing bags of money is displayed on a sidewalk before it is ignited during the traditional “Burning of Judas” celebrations in the San Augustin neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, April 9, 2023. Originally, the burning figures were effigies of Judas Iscariot, the apostle who is said to have betrayed Jesus Christ. Nowadays, though, artisans shape their “Judas” like as horned devils or other characters considered evil by society. (Photo by Ariana Cubillos/AP Photo)
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