Female President Leads Independence Day Celebrations in Mexico for the First Time
Mexico's First Female President Leads Independence Celebrations and Stands Firm Against US Interference
Mexico City, Sept. 16 — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum made history this Independence Day as the first female leader to preside over Mexico's independence celebrations in 215 years. She led a traditional ceremony known as the "grito" from the National Palace in Mexico City, marking the call to arms during the fight for Mexico's independence from Spain.
The "grito" ceremony is an annual tradition, with the president ringing a bell to commemorate the event. This year's celebration was followed by a traditional military parade.
President Sheinbaum, who took power in October 2024, has been more aggressive in pursuing drug cartels than her predecessor. However, she has repeatedly and vehemently rejected the deployment of US soldiers on Mexican soil in response to the US government's request for stronger action against drug cartels and border security measures. She has denied any "invasion" by US forces while allowing some cooperation such as extraditions but drawing a firm red line at US military presence in Mexico.
Her stance comes at a moment when the US government has asked Mexico to do more to crack down on drug cartels and strengthen border security. President Trump's administration has offered to send U.S. troops to fight cartels, but Sheinbaum has repeatedly rejected it. She insists that the actions against the cartels have been carried out because they're good for Mexico, not because of US pressure.
Despite various domestic and international challenges, President Sheinbaum has maintained high approval ratings. Lower fentanyl seizures at the US border have been reported under Sheinbaum's administration, with dozens of cartel figures handed over to American authorities.
President Sheinbaum reiterated that "no foreign power makes decisions for us." She has stated that "no interference is possible in our homeland." Some of the cartels are declared as terrorist organizations by the US government, but Sheinbaum's words suggest a firm commitment to Mexico's sovereignty.
Independence Day is formally celebrated on Sept. 16, but the "grito" ceremony has been performed the night before for over a century. This year's ceremony marked not only a celebration of Mexico's independence but also a strong statement of its sovereignty under President Sheinbaum's leadership.
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