"I come on behalf of a hardworking, creative, and resilient people, but above all a deeply generous people-a people that has learned to resist without hatred, to defend its rights without ceasing to respect others."
"I come from a people that recognizes its origins in the great Indigenous cultures-those that were silenced, enslaved, and plundered, but never defeated, because there are memories that cannot be conquered and roots that can never be uprooted."
"I come with the legacy of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, who in 1810 raised his voice for independence and days later had the courage to declare the abolition of slavery."
"Sovereignty emanates from the people, that poverty and wealth should be moderated, that dignity admits no castes, only the distinction between the human and the inhuman."
Claudia Sheinbaum delivered a speech at the Defense of Democracy Summit, representing a resilient and generous Mexican populace. She highlighted the importance of peace, respect for others, and the rejection of discrimination. She acknowledged the deep roots in Indigenous cultures and the historical legacy of figures like Miguel Hidalgo and José María Morelos. She emphasized the sacredness of history and the strength it provides to forge a dignified future, advocating for sovereignty that emanates from the people and the moderation of wealth and poverty.
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