Villa Hidalgo Yalalag (Mexico) (AFP) – “The problem we have had lately with the plagiarism of one of our models by a company called Adidas has left us upset,” says Raymundo Cuevas as Mexico is seeking compensation from Adidas, which is accused of cultural appropriation for bringing out sandals resembling a traditional design from the southern state of Oaxaca. The Mexican government is now seeking compensation for the alleged misuse of the centuries-old huarache design, a craft passed down through generations.
