This post is also available in: Spanish, GermanOn September 15, 2025, Mexico experienced a historic night with the first Independence Cry presided over by Claudia Sheinbaum, a speech that resonated not only for the solemnity of the ceremonial act but also for its clear feminist imprint that redefines the role of women in both national history and the present. The Cry of Independence, that emblematic ritual recalling the call to rise against Spanish colonial rule initiated in 1810 by Miguel Hidalgo, occupies each year a central place in Mexican memory and identity. It celebrates the heroic struggle that culminated in the formation of a free and sovereign nation, a symbolic moment of patriotic reaffirmation. Traditionally, the speech is delivered by the president, marking a direct act of connection with the people and with history. Thus, the 2025 speech and protocol constitute a milestone that frames Mexico’s transition toward equality, making women visible as active agents of history rather than mere witnesses.