Gaturro's Statue Removed After Vandalism

Statue Damaged Within 48 Hours of Reinauguration

The statue of Gaturro, the popular comic book character created by Nik, has been removed from the Paseo de la Historieta after being vandalized just 48 hours after its reinauguration.

The statue, which was installed on May 14, 2023, was damaged in several ways, including having its hand cut off in 2019. After its recent reinauguration, the statue was removed by city authorities on May 16, 2023.

The removal of the statue has sparked widespread discussion online, with many people expressing their disappointment and anger at the act of vandalism.