Overview

• A military-led four-act, 31-minute performance by 800 elements of the armed forces reenacted the foundation of the Mexica civilization, highlighting the role of women in the Siete Siglos de Legado de Grandeza showcase.
• President Claudia Sheinbaum presided over the July 26 ceremony at 10:00 a.m. local time, which was broadcast live and free nationwide via government YouTube channels and public networks such as Canal Once, Canal 22 and Canal 14.
• In her address, Sheinbaum called Tenochtitlán’s legacy “not nostalgia but a seed of hope” and asserted that eradicating racism “is not an option but a necessity and an obligation” to build a just, inclusive society.
• She described the Fourth Transformation as “a project of dignity” that recognizes the need to repay historical debts to indigenous peoples.
• The event capped a monthlong cultural campaign featuring videomapping at Palacio Nacional, QR-enabled anniversary stamps and public exhibits designed to engage citizens with Mexico’s pre-Hispanic roots.