Overview
- The six newly unveiled figures are Tz'ak-b'u Aha (the Red Queen), Tecuichpo-Ixcaxochitzin, Señora Seis Mono, Xiuhtzatzin, Malintzin, and Eréndira.
- Placed along the Paseo de las Heroínas, the additions join 14 monuments installed since 2023 to broaden recognition of historic women.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum called the move an act of historical justice and described the monuments as a firm symbol against racism, classism and machismo.
- Sheinbaum urged a reinterpretation of Malintzin, emphasizing her role as a mediator and skilled translator rather than a symbol of betrayal.
- Indigenous women attended and welcomed the recognition, and some asked the president to ensure proper consultation on local projects such as the Cablebús in Milpa Alta.