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Sheinbaum’s First Grito Elevates Heroines as Commentators Question Exclusions, Culture Cuts

Commentary now weighs its feminist reframing against concerns over exclusions plus cultural cuts.

Sheinbaum Explains Name Change for Josefa Ortiz in Grito Address

Sheinbaum Becomes First Woman to Lead Mexico’s ‘Grito’ on Independence Day

Rubio Marks Mexico's Independence Day With Pledge to Strengthen U.S.–Mexico Partnership