The presidential sash that Claudia Sheinbaum will wear on October, 1st, is handmade by a soldier of the Mexican Army.
In less than a week, the country will witness a historic event: Claudia Sheinbaum will become the first female president of Mexico, assuming the position that Andrés Manuel López Obrador will leave. October 1 will mark her inauguration, and with it, she will wear one of the most emblematic symbols of the Executive: the presidential sash.
The presidential sash is not only an accessory, it is a representation of the sovereignty of Mexico, which Sheinbaum will wear at her inauguration. But who is behind the making of this very patriotic symbol?
The person responsible is Evangelina Rentería de la Cruz, a First Auxiliary Soldier of the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena). With meticulous work, Rentería is in charge of embroidering the national shield on the presidential sash, adding a touch of military pride and dedication to this emblem.
Ella es Evangelina Rentería de la Cruz, la soldada de la @SEDENAmx encargada de confeccionar el escudo para la Banda Presidencial que el Presidente @lopezobrador_ entregará el 1º de octubre a la Presidenta electa @Claudiashein. pic.twitter.com/Ye3yllnX1r
— Gobernación (@SEGOB_mx) September 24, 2024
The Evolution of the Presidential Sash
The design of the presidential sash has undergone significant changes over the years. According to Article 34 of the Constitution, it must be worn on the right shoulder, with the green, white, and red colors representing the Mexican flag. Each stripe has its precise place, with the national shield in the center.
One of the most notable changes occurred during Felipe Calderón’s six-year term when the Law on the Shield, the Flag, and the National Anthem were modified. Calderón was the first to wear the sash with red at the top and green at the bottom, reversing the original order. This design was also used by Enrique Peña Nieto.
However, during López Obrador’s term, the original design was restored, with green at the top and red at the bottom. Now, Claudia Sheinbaum will wear the presidential sash in this same order, honoring the tradition that has returned strongly in recent years.
Expectations are growing, and Evangelina Rentería de la Cruz’s work will be part of this key moment in the history of Mexico. With each thread she weaves, she not only sews the band, but a symbol of the nation’s future.
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