Biography Flash: Claudia Sheinbaum - Mexico's Transformative First Female President Defies Tradition
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Biography Flash: Claudia Sheinbaum - Mexico's Transformative First Female President Defies Tradition
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President Claudia Sheinbaum made history Monday night as she became the first woman in 215 years to lead Mexico's traditional Independence Day ceremony, the grito, ringing the bell from the National Palace balcony before a crowd of 280,000 people in Mexico City's Zócalo. The moment was particularly powerful as she honored four insurgent women who fought for Mexican independence, breaking from tradition to highlight the often-overlooked female contributions to the nation's founding.
According to ABC News, Sheinbaum delivered a strong message about sovereignty during the ceremony, declaring that no foreign power makes decisions for Mexico and no interference is possible in the homeland. This comes as she continues navigating pressure from President Trump's administration, which has offered to send U.S. troops to fight cartels and declared several Mexican drug organizations as terrorist groups.
The celebrations continued Tuesday with the traditional military parade, where Sheinbaum again emphasized Mexico's independence and sovereignty. Mexico Solidarity Media reports that during her recent morning press conferences, she addressed various domestic issues including student scholarships, poverty fighting measures, and soda taxes, while also commenting on new tariffs and international relations.
Her administration has been making waves with aggressive cartel crackdowns, handing over dozens of cartel figures to American authorities and overseeing a 25 percent drop in homicides during her first year in office. The Los Angeles Times notes she's maintained remarkably high approval ratings above 70 percent, with some polls showing support as high as 79 percent this week.
The Independence Day festivities showcased a surge of both nationalism and feminism, with many women, particularly younger ones, turning out to witness this historic moment. One Mexico City resident brought her six-year-old daughter specifically to see a woman leading the country, highlighting the transformative impact of Sheinbaum's presidency across party lines.
Earlier this month, she addressed Congress where members of her Morena party cheered her with chants of "Long live Claudia," demonstrating her strong political support as she continues implementing her agenda of constitutional reforms and social programs.
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