This Swine Life: Pig Named 6-7 Granted Clemency by Miami-Dade Mayor.

It might not have been at the identical stature as granting clemency to holiday birds, but the mayor of Miami-Dade experienced a ceremonial pardon event this week by ceremoniously saving the life of a pig named Six Seven.

County Mayor Levine Cava with the swine named Six Seven.
Katherine Castellanos and Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. Photo: Courtesy of the cafe.

Daniella Levine Cava performed the seasonal stunt at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the core of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.

“This pig is innocent. Clemency is justified for her. No offenses are on her docket,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with obvious nods to the extraordinary and sizable number of executive clemencies issued from the start of the onset of a second term in office.

“If we disregard eating six or seven apples per day,” the mayor added. “May this pig enjoy a prosperous future without fear.”

This ceremony, simultaneously observing and challenging the region’s Hispanic tradition of eating roast pork during the holidays, was created to emulate the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.

Six Seven received a pardon in a ritual at the restaurant.
Six Seven was pardoned in a ceremony at Latin Cafe 2000. Photo: Courtesy of the venue.

The swine, provided by a local firefighter, was given its name from the popular vernacular phrase of young people yelling “6-7” – originating from a musical verse – often seemingly at random. The trend became so ubiquitous that a leading lexicon site recently made “6-7” its 2025 word of the year.

A Peaceful Retirement

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

“The pig pardon has become a cherished method to kick off the festive period,” said the cafe owner, in a notably cheerful message.

“It embodies the character of Miami: vibrant, varied, and grounded in customs that unite the community. Annually, we are proud to celebrate culture and compassion in a way unique to Miami.”

Attendees enjoyed a plant-based fare of croquettes and strong coffee as they marked Six Seven’s big moment.

Kim Ramirez
Kim Ramirez

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