The new Congress that was already sworn in is also made up of about half women, another first. And of course in the area of race aka skin pigmentation, Mexico is already light years ahead of the USA with the entire spectrum of the human rainbow having held positions of power since almost 2 centuries ago and still well represented in our Congreso. Yes, almost two centuries ago Mexico had a president of African descent, Vicente Guerrero, and an indigenous man, Benito Juárez, was president over a century and a half ago.

The incoming president who assumes power today, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, a former mayor of Mexico City, has proclaimed his administration to be La Cuarta Transformación de México. The previous transformations being La Independencia, La Reforma, and La Revolución. While there is of course plenty of scepticism, and the new administration faces seemingly insurmountable challenges, I believe most of the nation including opposition parties wish the new government success. Something else unprecedented in our history. Mexicans have no illusions about their politicians or what they can achieve, but the nation feels more united than it has in decades, and I am proud to be one of its citizens during this fascinating time of change.

¡Viva México!

My favorite part of Playa Las Gatas, among the mangroves.

First rays of sunlight on Zihuatanejo.