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The articles are about a local religious group, not the Ministerio de Industria y Turismo.

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The provided articles do not relate to the "Ministerio de Industria y Turismo" (Ministry of Industry and Tourism). Instead, they focus on a controversy surrounding the Cofradía de la Purísima Sangre de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo de Sagunto, a religious brotherhood in Sagunto, Valencia, Spain. This brotherhood has repeatedly voted against allowing women to participate in its Holy Week processions, citing tradition as the primary reason. This decision has sparked debate and criticism, with some arguing that it constitutes gender discrimination. The current relevance stems from the potential consequences of this exclusion: the Semana Santa (Holy Week) celebrations in Sagunto risk losing their designation as an event of National Tourist Interest. The government is reviewing whether the brotherhood's stance violates the requirements for this recognition, making the issue significant for both the local community and the broader tourism sector.
Last updated: March 23, 2026