Mexico’s Patriotic Celebration Shadows Military Corruption Amid Sovereignty Challenges

On September 9, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum took center stage in her first national patriotic celebration as both head of state and supreme commander of the armed forces. The event, commemorating the 178th anniversary of the Niños Héroes’ heroic stand against U.S. invasion in 1847, was marked by a strong emphasis on women's roles in the Mexican military. The ceremony at Chapultepec Castle—a site steeped in Mexican resistance—highlighted a narrative of bravery and sacrifice for national sovereignty. Yet beneath this patriotic display lies a troubling reality that echoes far beyond Mexico’s borders and directly impacts American interests: widespread allegations of...