Independent Mexico

On September 15th in Mexico, the eve of Independence is celebrated. At night, the Grito de Independencia (Cry of Independence) takes place, which commemorates Miguel Hidalgo’s call in 1810 to rise up against Spanish rule. Across the country, the presiden

Sheinbaum gave strong prominence to historic women of the independence: she mentioned Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (using her maiden name, “Téllez-Girón”), Leona Vicario, Gertrudis Bocanegra, Manuela Medina (“La Capitana”), and also paid tribute to Indigenous women and anonymous heroines.