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It might not have been at the equivalent scale as sparing holiday birds, but the Miami-Dade County mayor had her own presidential-style act this week by formally pardoning the life of a pig named Six Seven.

Daniella Levine Cava carried out the annual tradition at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the core of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.

“The swine has done no wrong. Clemency is justified for her. No offenses are on her docket,” Levine Cava said in a speech with inescapable allusions to the extraordinary and sizable number of pardons issued since the commencement of a second term in office.

“Except perhaps for eating six or seven apples per day,” the mayor added. “May this pig enjoy a long and happy life away from worry.”

This ceremony, simultaneously observing and challenging the region’s Hispanic tradition of eating roast pork during the holidays, was established to emulate the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.

The swine, contributed by a local firefighter, was christened after the current slang trend of young people shouting “six-seven” – originating from a hip-hop line – often seemingly at random. The trend became so widespread that a major dictionary recently made “six-seven” its annual vocabulary selection.

A Future Secured

The pardoned swine is now set to enjoy its days at a farm sanctuary “distant from barbecues and spits”, according to the event’s official press release.

“This swine clemency has become a beloved tradition to open the holiday season,” said the cafe owner, in a particularly upbeat message.

“It embodies the spirit of Miami: vibrant, diverse, and rooted in traditions that bring people together. Annually, we are delighted to mark culture and compassion in a way unique to Miami.”

Guests enjoyed a plant-based fare of spinach fritters and cafecito as they marked the pig's pardon.