Puerto Morelos Officials and Students Mark 109th Anniversary of Mexican Constitution

Puerto Morelos, Mexico — Local officials, educators, and students gathered at Colegio de Bachilleres in Puerto Morelos to commemorate the 109th anniversary of Mexico’s Constitution with a civic ceremony.

Mayor Blanca Merari Tziu Muñoz emphasized the Constitution’s enduring relevance as the foundation of the country’s democratic life. “Our Constitution is not just a legal framework; it’s a national project that seeks well-being, social justice, and comprehensive development for the people,” she said. “Understanding it allows us to respect, comply with, defend, and promote the rights enshrined within.”

The mayor noted that Article Three establishes education must be democratic, with democracy understood as a system of life based on constant economic, social, and cultural improvement of the people—principles that continue to guide the country’s transformation.

She highlighted that the Constitution, promulgated on February 5, 1917, and drafted by 219 constituent deputies including professionals and farmers, broke paradigms by incorporating social guarantees, particularly in labor and education, giving it a deep sense of social justice and a genuinely patriotic spirit.

The document consists of 136 articles establishing rights, freedoms, and the form of government, based on separation of powers and a federation comprising municipalities, states, and the federal government. It serves as citizens’ primary tool for strengthening democracy and building a better country.

The ceremony included honors to the flag, with the oath administered by student Alejandro Cob Pat. Student Melani de la Cruz López presented February’s historical dates, while participants sang the Mexican National Anthem and the Quintana Roo state anthem.

Student Jorge Iván Durán Huacal delivered a historical overview, noting that the Mexican Constitution integrated social rights alongside individual ones, marking a turning point in the country’s constitutional history.

Jorge Carlos Aguilar Rodríguez, director general of Colegio de Bachilleres in Quintana Roo, welcomed attendees and thanked municipal authorities for their support in maintaining the campus. He recognized the work of administrators and teaching staff for students’ academic excellence.

Municipal officials presented awards to 21 students with the highest grade point averages, ranging from 9.5 to 10, as recognition for their effort, consistency, and academic performance.

Attendees included Teresa de Dios Trinidad, president of the Parents’ Committee; Jaqueline Ruiz Aguirre, director of Municipal and Logistics Services; Sara Eugenia Sánchez Canul, director of the Municipal Education Institute; along with other municipal officials and teaching staff.