John Kerry Congratulates Mexico on 104 Years of Independence

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Mexico on the 204th anniversary of your country’s independence.

I saw our partnership in action earlier this year in Mexico City. I met with innovative entrepreneurs and inspirational students. I visited the Zócalo for the Feria de las Culturas Amigas, where Mexico's leadership was on display for the whole world. I was honored to tour the Palacio Nacional and its famous Diego Rivera murals depicting Mexico’s proud history – from the Aztec temples of the moon and the sun, to . . .