Malaga selects new kings for 2026 parade, ending journalist tradition for Melchor

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Journalists will no longer traditionally portray King Melchor in Malaga's 2026 Three Kings Parade due to new rules addressing "blackface." The city council has implemented a policy ensuring King Baltasar is played by a Black person, with the journalist role now alternating with a municipal councilor for Melchor. This year, Daniel Pérez will be Melchor, Arturo Fernández will be Gaspar, and Kendrick Perry will be Baltasar, following updated guidelines from the previous year.


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