Insights into Mexico's History

Mexico celebrates its Independence in September—when streets, buildings and establishments get dressed in the country's national colors of green, white and red

After decades of decline in railway investment, Mexico is reigniting its efforts to get passengers back into railcars for long-distance travel

A song often played by mariachi bands, "Mexico Lindo y Querido" has become established as one of most esteemed ballads of all time

Mexico is the birthplace of cacao —chocolate was unknown to Europeans before Columbus— and the esteemed bean is an integral part of Mexico's history

The expression 'malinchista' harks back five centuries to the native woman Malinche, who served as interpreter for Hernán Cortés

Mexican beer production began to grow and flourish in the late 19th century, and today Mexico is among the world's top beer producers

It had been mentioned that Mexico's Cinco de Mayo holiday is more celebrated among Mexicans in the U.S. than it is in Mexico

The Church and church bells play a significant role in Mexican history, and living within earshot of a lively church offers a mixed blessing

Foreign Native comments on some key writers, past and present, whose significant works were inspired by Mexico's alluring tapestry and its rich & varied culture

An indigenous orphan from Oaxaca rose to inspire a nation, provide a benchmark of political life, and become the most revered of all Mexican presidents

Among Mexico's many sayings, "lo que el viento a Juárez" —what the wind did to Juárez— is popular, especially around election time

Mexico's Constitution was legalized on February 5th 1917, and its enactment is marked with a long-weekend national holiday