WATCH: Guatemala’s ‘Devil-Burning’ Ritual Turns Into Political Protest as Trump Effigy Is Set on Fire
Trump is on fire – in this case, in a bad way.
Every year, Guatemalans enact a ritual that they say helps put the evil things behind them as they head into Christmas season and the New Year.
The ritual consists in burning the Devil in effigy, but it is usual to have other figures too – usually popular names that fell in disrepute with the people there.
Global South World reported:
“This year’s event drew international attention after a giant piñata depicting US President Donald Trump was set alight in protest against his immigration policies. The figure, designed with horns and eight legs, became the centerpiece of the ritual in Guatemala City.”
The US president was selected as the character to be burned with the devil in Guatemala as part of the annual tradition to put all bad things behind them before Christmas pic.twitter.com/CK5mztTMuh
— Reuters (@Reuters) December 8, 2025
“Footage from Sunday shows crowds gathering to watch the torching of the Trump-themed effigy, accompanied by fireworks as part of the celebration. For many participants, the act carries symbolic meaning.
With many participants viewing the burning of a small devil figure as a way to cast out misfortune and start the year renewed, a sentiment often expressed by regular piñata buyers who take part in the tradition.”
Guatemalans follow an old Christmas tradition of “burning the devil” by destroying an evil effigy
This year, effigy features Trump’s face… pic.twitter.com/8eHR9J9xGF
— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) December 8, 2025
“Although rooted in Catholic tradition, the Burning of the Devil has evolved into a cultural space where creativity, political expression and craftsmanship converge. The ritual continues to serve both as a symbolic cleansing ceremony and as a platform for social commentary within Guatemala’s end-of-year celebrations.”
Guatemalans burn an effigy of the Devil alongside Trump during annual ‘Burning of the Devil’ event.
“This represents the burning of evil.”
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) December 8, 2025
In Guatemala, protesters set fire to a giant pinata of Donald Trump during the traditional “Burning of the Devil” festival to voice opposition to his immigration policies.
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— PressTV Extra (@PresstvExtra) December 8, 2025
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