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The traditional Capitol celebration of Mexican Independence Day returned to the state Capitol on Tuesday as hundreds of people turned out to mark the event. The celebration was a contrast to last year, when turnout was depressed because of concerns about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and inconsistent statements about whether the event would take place.
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Diego Maldonado of Sacramento knelt with his sons, 5-year-old Diego Alfredo, dressed in a charro outfit, and 2-year-old José, while holding a Mexican flag during the celebration.
“We’re here to remember independence and to remember that Mexico is a free and sovereign government. It’s more than food and mariachis — it has a large diversity of cultures that needs our support,” he said.
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Participants waved flags and joined chants led by Sacramento Mexican Consul General Christian Tonatiuh González Jiménez, including “Long live our migrant bothers and sisters” in Spanish.
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