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Mexico Honors Indigenous Women with New Statues

1/31/2026

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Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum unveiled six statues of Indigenous women on Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma, part of Paseo de las Heroinas.
The installation targets racism, classism, and misogyny.
Among the honorees is Malintzin, the Indigenous figure whose narrative is reinterpreted from traitor to survivor.
Other figures include Eréndira, a warrior princess, and Xiuhtzaltzin, Tollan's only ruling woman.
The additions reflect debates over Mexico's historical narratives and women's roles.

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Story summary

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum unveiled six statues of Indigenous women on Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma, part of Paseo de las Heroinas.
The installation targets racism, classism, and misogyny.
Among the honorees is Malintzin, the Indigenous figure whose narrative is reinterpreted from traitor to survivor.
Other figures include Eréndira, a warrior princess, and Xiuhtzaltzin, Tollan's only ruling woman.
The additions reflect debates over Mexico's historical narratives and women's roles.