History ❯ Mexican History ❯ Independence Movement

Key Figures

Miguel Hidalgo Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Héroes de la Independencia Leona Vicario Josefa Ortiz Téllez-Girón Historical Events Women in History Hidalgo and Morelos Civic Traditions Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla José María Morelos y Pavón Gertrudis Bocanegra Claudia Sheinbaum's Role Josefa Ortiz Téllez Girón

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

She used the national ritual to assert Mexico’s refusal of foreign interference under intensifying U.S. pressure on cartel policy.