“Mexicans, Mexicans, long live Independence! Long live Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla! Long live Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez! Long live Ignacio Allende! Long live Leona Vicario! Long live José María Morelos y Pavón! Long live Vicente Guerrero!” said the Mexican president before thousands of people.
“Hurrah!” was the answer he received over and over again. “Long live the anonymous heroes! Long live freedom! Long live equality! Long live justice! Long live democracy! Long live sovereignty! Long live universal brotherhood! Long live peace!” continued the president.
Just at that moment, and to the surprise of those present, the Mexican president changed “long live them” to “die them.” “Death to corruption! Death to classism! Death to racism!” López Obrador said.
Before concluding and ringing the bells, he launched three more “alives”. One for the indigenous peoples, another for the cultural greatness of Mexico and for the country.
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After listening to the Mexican national anthem, the president and Dr. Beatriz Gutiérrez witnessed the fireworks display that was set up in the first square of the capital.
Claudia Sheinbaum, head of the Government of Mexico City, reported tonight that approximately 140,000 people gathered in the Zócalo of the capital for the Tigres del Norte concert and to listen to President López Obrador’s Cry of Independence.
It took three years for the president to give the Cry of Independence again with the Zócalo full. The last time was on September 15, 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Defending sovereignty, promoting the rescue of productive companies of the Mexican State, evoking the three transformations and remembering national heroes, is how President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has sought to revive Mexican nationalism, a speech that attracts masses, moves feelings, and elicits crowd support.
This September 16, President López Obrador would lead another act in defense of Mexico’s sovereignty, by responding to the United States and Canada for their disagreements over the energy policy implemented in his administration, however, the president changed the meaning of his speech and chose to call a truce and world peace.
