We will not bow our heads to defend the homeland, says Sheinbaum; 'Mexicans will always hold our heads high,' she affirms

At the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the repression in San Salvador Atenco, President Claudia Sheinbaum delivered a powerful message, asserting that her government stands firm in its defense of Mexico's sovereignty, independence, social justice, and democracy. She unequivocally stated that her administration will not bow its head in defense of the nation, a sentiment that resonates deeply within a country proud of its historical struggles for self-determination.

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Those who think that by bowing their heads they serve the homeland are very mistaken. Mexican men and women will always hold our heads high as the great fighters of our country taught us.

Sheinbaum's address, delivered during the Plan de Justicia para Atenco y la Montaña event, served as a solemn promise that the brutal repression witnessed two decades ago would never be repeated under her leadership. This commitment is particularly significant given the historical context of state-sanctioned violence and the ongoing challenges Mexico faces in ensuring justice and security for its citizens.

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We defend sovereignty, we defend Mexico's independence, we defend social justice, we defend the freedom of Mexicans and we defend democracy.

The President drew a stark contrast between the past and the present, highlighting a shift from "surrender to foreigners" to a robust defense of national sovereignty. She criticized those who believe subservience serves the nation, emphasizing that Mexicans will always hold their heads high, inspired by the country's great leaders. This rhetoric taps into a deep well of national pride and a historical narrative of resilience against external pressures and internal injustices.

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Have certainty, today and always, that we will never betray, that we will always be close, that we will listen, that we will be close to the people.

Furthermore, Sheinbaum referenced the controversial Texcoco airport project, recalling the popular vote that led to its cancellation in favor of Santa Lucía during the previous administration. She underscored her government's dedication to principles of land restitution over dispossession, honesty over corruption, dialogue over closure, and people-centered governance over oligarchic rule. This framing positions her administration as a champion of the common people, directly addressing historical grievances and promising a more equitable future.

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Where there was dispossession, today there is restitution of lands; where there was corruption, today we present ourselves to you with honesty; where there was closure, today there is dialogue; where there were governments of the oligarchy, today there are governments of the people; where there was repression, today there is dialogue, today there is recognition, today we say clearly: Never again.