Vicente Fox Quesada was inaugurated as the President of Mexico, effectively ending a 71-year-long rule by the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). His election in July 2000 represented the first time in modern Mexican history that the presidency was peacefully transferred to an opposing political party following a democratic election. Fox, a former governor of Guanajuato, ran on a platform that promised to address issues of corruption, economic development, and social justice. His victory was seen as a triumph of the National Action Party (PAN), which had gradually gained ground in Mexican politics and mobilized support against the entrenched PRI. The electoral process was monitored closely by domestic and international observers, further signifying a commitment to free electoral practices.The ceremony took place in the Chamber of Deputies in Mexico City, where Fox took the oath of office in front of an audience that included dignitaries, politicians, and citizens excited about the prospect of change. The peaceful transition was particularly noteworthy in a nation with a tumultuous political history often marked by violence and upheaval. Fox’s administration aimed to reform the judiciary, tackle human rights issues, and foster economic growth through free-market principles. His leadership would soon face various challenges, including drug violence and economic pressures, yet his inauguration symbolized a hopeful moment for millions of Mexicans looking to move beyond decades of PRI dominance.