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Outrage Over Blackface in Spain Epiphany Parade

1/10/2026

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In Spain, Juanma Moreno (leader of Andalusia) wore blackface to portray Balthazar at a Seville Epiphany parade, triggering outrage.
Activists condemned the act as racist and cited earlier controversies, including a holiday video with a white actor in blackface.
In the Netherlands, Kick Out Black Pete reduced support for the Black Pete tradition from 65% in 2016 to 38% today, according to Jerry Afriyie (activist).

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Story summary

In Spain, Juanma Moreno (leader of Andalusia) wore blackface to portray Balthazar at a Seville Epiphany parade, triggering outrage.
Activists condemned the act as racist and cited earlier controversies, including a holiday video with a white actor in blackface.
In the Netherlands, Kick Out Black Pete reduced support for the Black Pete tradition from 65% in 2016 to 38% today, according to Jerry Afriyie (activist).