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Mexico holds Independence Day military parade
By Xinhua Published: Sep 17, 2026 05:05 PM
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (C) attends an Independence Day military parade at the Zocalo Square in Mexico City, Mexico, on Sept. 16, 2026. The parade was held here on Wednesday to mark the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (C) attends an Independence Day military parade at the Zocalo Square in Mexico City, Mexico, on Sept. 16, 2026. The parade was held here on Wednesday to mark the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)


Soldiers participate in an Independence Day military parade at the Zocalo Square in Mexico City, Mexico, on Sept. 16, 2026. The parade was held here on Wednesday to mark the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)

Soldiers participate in an Independence Day military parade at the Zocalo Square in Mexico City, Mexico, on Sept. 16, 2026. The parade was held here on Wednesday to mark the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)


Soldiers participate in an Independence Day military parade at the Zocalo Square in Mexico City, Mexico, on Sept. 16, 2026. The parade was held here on Wednesday to mark the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)

Soldiers participate in an Independence Day military parade at the Zocalo Square in Mexico City, Mexico, on Sept. 16, 2026. The parade was held here on Wednesday to mark the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)


People watch an Independence Day military parade in Mexico City, Mexico, on Sept. 16, 2026. The parade was held here on Wednesday to mark the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence. (Xinhua/Fang Sixian)

People watch an Independence Day military parade in Mexico City, Mexico, on Sept. 16, 2026. The parade was held here on Wednesday to mark the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence. (Xinhua/Fang Sixian)