Chapter 1292: Chapter 626: Ask Them If They’re Willing to Surrender to Us!
“Comrades, as we honor our loved ones and celebrate life, let us also light a heart-lamp with the deepest reverence for these immortal heroes. May their souls find eternal peace under the guidance of marigolds. May their courage and sacrifice inspire us to continue united in building a Mexico free from violence, filled with dignity and opportunity. We promise their names will not be forgotten, the cause they fought for, we shall resolutely continue!”
As a representative of Mexico, I hereby call:
Let every parent and grandparent pass down the stories, customs, and significance of the Day of the Dead to the next generation. Let the children understand that death is not the end but a part of the life cycle; that commemoration is not sorrow but a celebration filled with love and connection. Also, let them know the heroic stories of those who sacrificed to protect them.
The Day of the Dead is our shared festival. No matter which State you are from, what dialect you speak, what life background you have, let us at this moment, with a shared Mexican identity, respect each other and share the joy and warmth of the festival. At the same time, we welcome friends from all over the world to experience our culture. Please come with respect and understanding, and join this celebration of life.
Let us on this special day deeply commemorate our beloved relatives and forever remember and salute those heroes who sacrificed for the nation. May the candlelight of the Day of the Dead not only illuminate the path of the departed but also illuminate our pursuit of peace, justice, social reconciliation, and national revival. Let our remembrance of the deceased and admiration for the heroes transform into the strength of unity, the healing balm, and unwavering determination and unyielding hope to build a safer, more just, and prosperous Mexico!
Comrades, as the morning light of November 1st and 2nd once again spreads across the earth, as the altar’s candles gradually extinguish, remember:
The road to home we paved for the departed will never disappear. They exist in the stories we tell, in the traditions we follow, in every passionate embrace of life we have.
Death is not true disappearance, forgetting is eternal extinction. And the Day of the Dead is our grandest, most splendid, most loving rebellion against forgetting—against forgetting our loved ones, and even more against forgetting our heroes!
Therefore, let us celebrate with remembrance for loved ones, respect for heroes, and love for life! Let us sing! Let us dance! Let us fill this night belonging to memory, reunion, and the immortal spirit with flowers, candlelight, food, music, and endless love!
For our beloved Mexico! For our everlasting traditions! For those loved ones who forever live in our hearts! For those immortal heroes who protect us with their lives!
¡Vivan nuestras tradiciones!
¡Vivan los que se adelantaron!
¡Vivan los héroes que nos protegen desde la eternidad!(Salute to those heroes protecting us from eternity!)
Thank you all! Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, loving, and memorable Day of the Dead!”
Victor slowly stood up, “Remember the history, remember the heroes, and also remember the traditions.”
Finishing, he bowed deeply.
Mexico cannot lose tradition; otherwise, cultural colonization renders liberation useless.
Upon hearing his words, applause echoed in many places across the country.
“Applaud!” The mother tapped the child’s head.
“Didn’t you tell me not to speak?”
“Don’t force me to hit you at this moment.”
The child quickly clapped happily, almost jumping with joy.
After Victor stepped off the stage, Casare gave a thumbs up in praise.
“By the way, boss, there’s also good news.”
“What?”
While wrapping his clothes, as it’s a bit cold outside, Victor asked.
“Medellin suddenly attacked our troops, after we repelled them and prepared to advance, they announced surrender to Colombia through television media, but demanded Colombia agree to their conditions.”
“They are willing to donate assets worth 60 billion US Dollars!”
Victor blinked, “Ask them if they are willing to surrender to us.”
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