mexican history
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Mexico
Happy Birthday, Benito Juárez, Mexico’s greatest president
Every March 21, Mexico celebrates the birth of Benito Juárez, the Zapotec boy who became a president, hero and symbol…
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Why do Mexicans have two last names?
If you’ve ever met a Mexican and wondered why their name is twice as long as yours, you’re not alone.…
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Carlos Pérez Ricart on Trump’s vow to take care of Mexican cartels
A few weeks ago, a well-read friend of mine gave me a book with no commentary other than “You must…
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The strange (and religious) history of rompope, mole and more
The history of rompope begins with Jesus. Nuns and sisters of the religious orders of the Catholic Church commit their…
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Taste of Mexico: Cacao
Who hasn’t fantasized about sipping a steaming cup of hot chocolate during these chilly seasons, wrapped in warm blankets while…
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Have you heard about the wars of Yucatán independence?
In a country whose history is as hyper-focused around its largest city as Mexico is, it’s easy to overlook historical…
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Mexico celebrates Independence Day
Take a visual tour of Mexico’s celebrations of Independence Day around the country — from the Mexico City zócalo to…
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Mexico City renames streets named for ex-President Díaz Ordaz
Goodbye — or good riddance — Gustavo. Every street in Mexico City named after Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, the president in…
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