Last week was the celebration of 215 years of Mexican Independence. It coincides with our anniversary and one year since my accident.
For the first time, a woman led the ringing of the bell of independence in the central square of Mexico City to the cheers of thousands of people. The color guard was made up of women. Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first woman president, gave a powerful speech which included men and women, both indigenous and historical, who built this country.
She also welcomed migrants. Her approval rating is close to 80% and she has become a respected world leader. Mexico isn’t perfect but no country is. I am proud to call it home.
DOS TORTAS
the adventures of dos tortas 
You had three things to celebrate. I don’t follow Mexican politics closely, but what I have read about Claudia Sheinbaum all seems very positive. Those of us in the U.S. must look elsewhere for inspiration regarding national political leadership. Marcia
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She isn’t without criticism but I find her very inspirational.
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Love this!
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Thanks Nancy!
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Happy birthday, Mexico! And happy anniversary to you both – not for your accident, though!
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🌮🎂🍻🇲🇽
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I heard her give el grito. Wow!
I didn’t realize it was an all female colorguard.
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