LA PAZ — Just over a month after its unveiling, an interactive mural recognized by Guinness World Records was vandalized along the walls of Arturo C. Nahl Stadium, prompting state authorities to review surveillance footage and begin efforts to restore the artwork.
Gov. Víctor Castro Cosío said preliminary information points to four women as the alleged perpetrators. Authorities have not established a motive, though Castro noted that one of the messages painted on the mural appeared to reference opposition to gentrification and real estate development.
Cleanup crews began work Tuesday, July 7, removing black and white paint that had been poured over the surface of the mural.
Because the artwork is located on public property, security officials are reviewing footage from the C5 surveillance system in an effort to identify those involved and determine possible legal responsibility.
The piece, titled “The World’s Largest Interactive Soccer Mural,” was inaugurated May 30 as part of events connected to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Created by five local artists, the mural incorporates augmented reality, allowing visitors to expand the visual experience through their mobile phones.
The project earned a Guinness World Record for the largest interactive mural in the world, covering 625.68 square meters.
Castro lamented the damage, saying the mural represented a space for culture, urban art and local creative expression.
“What a shame that there are people who do not understand,” the governor said, referring to the work carried out by the Baja California Sur artists.
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