For their bicentennial, France and Mexico are trying to defuse friction points

The Museo de Antropología in Mexico City is currently showcasing the Codex Azcatitlan, loaned by the Bibliothèque nationale de France. This Mesoamerican document, created between the 16th and 17th centuries, chronicles the Mexica people's journey from their mythical origins to the establishment of Tenochtitlan and the early days of Spanish colonization. Only two pages of the codex are displayed, with additional reproductions on the walls. Baltazar Brito, director of the National Library of Anthropology and History, provides insights into the codex's details. The exhibition, which runs until the end of December, is guarded by armed police due to the manuscript's immense value and is part of the bicentennial celebration of Franco-Mexican diplomatic relations, addressing the contentious issue of the codex's restitution to Mexico.