Mexico City's new president, Sheinbaum, pays tribute to the female heroes celebrated during the nation's Independence Day celebrations.
In the heart of Mexico City, the Zócalo square echoed with the spirit of independence as President Claudia Sheinbaum delivered the national Cry of Independence on the eve of Mexico's Independence Day.
The event, marked by a jovial and calm atmosphere, saw various food options such as tacos de canasta, tamales, doraditas, and chicarrones preparados, catering to the gathering crowd. The air was filled with the aroma of traditional Mexican cuisine, alongside a noticeable presence of marijuana smoke. Roving vendors sold patriotic penachos, sarapes, cigarettes, and candy, adding to the festive atmosphere.
La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho, a Latin Grammy award-winning regional music banda, played, increasing the energy in the square. Their music resonated with the crowd, creating a lively and festive vibe.
President Sheinbaum resumed a tradition started by former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador by mounting an Honor Guard during her tour of the Gallery of Presidents at the National Palace. A portrait of Leona Vicario, a historical figure, was placed in the main gallery for the first time, during President Sheinbaum's tour.
Sheinbaum paid homage to the original 'Grito de Dolores' issued by priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1810. In her speech, she acknowledged the importance of women in the Cry of Independence, recognising the contributions of Josefa Ortiz Téllez Girón, Leona Vicario, Gertrudis Bocanegra, Manuela Molina, and other anonymous heroines of Mexico. She also emphasised the significance of the year 2025, declared as the 'Year of the Indigenous Woman' in Mexico.
The highlight of the event came when the president was presented with the flag by military women from Mexico's Heroic Military College. Sheinbaum waved the flag proudly as she delivered the Grito de Independencia, proclaiming 'Viva México libre, independiente y soberano! ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México!'. An estimated 280,000 people responded to the president's Grito, offering their full endorsement.
Sheinbaum also wished long life to 'our migrant sisters and brothers' amid an immigration crackdown in the United States. As 11 p.m. approached, the national party was in full swing, with cries of 'Claudia!' and '¡presidenta!" breaking out and spreading across the central square.
The event concluded with an elaborate fireworks display, illuminating the night sky over the Zócalo, marking the end of a memorable and historic celebration of Mexico's independence.
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