I know this was blogged by Boing Boing yesterday, but I can’t help but mention the story of how Mayan priests are planning to purify the holy site of Iximche in Guatemala after a visit from US President George W. Bush.

“Mayan priests will purify a sacred archaeological site to eliminate “bad spirits” after President Bush visits next week, an official with close ties to the group said Thursday … [Juan] Tiney said the “spirit guides of the Mayan community” decided it would be necessary to cleanse the sacred site of “bad spirits” after Bush’s visit so that their ancestors could rest in peace.”

Looks like Bush’s visit there to prove he isn’t ignoring Latin America is already starting to backfire. Even the spirits are giving him the cold shoulder.

Tags: Bush, Iximche, Maya, Mayan