President Fox returns to the API pier, closely guarded by the 6 Interceptors.

As the President and Supreme Commander Vicente Fox prepares to leave the Veracruz, the Interceptors stand guard. The flag will be lowered once he leaves the ship.

President Fox waves goodbye to the crew of the Veracruz as he disembarks with his entourage.

Dress is casual, unless you're in the military.

President Fox is on his way to deliver a speech to inaugurate the opening of EXPOMAR 2002.

At the time of the President's walk, approximately 11:15 a.m., Manzanillo, in the sun, was about 92 degrees F.

Following the President to the podium were the new Navy recruits. As they passed the sailors standing on the sidelines, each man would fall in line behing the lqast man marching.