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Despite controversy, the statue of Poseidon has become a magnet for tourists in Progreso
2The placement of the statue of Poseidon in the waters of Progreso has unleashed a storm of controversy among residents, who have claimed that the presence of the Greek god of the sea has angered Chaac, the Mayan god of rain. As Yucatecans recover from …