Insights into Mexico's History

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

Independence Day on September 16 —marking events that led to the creation of the Mexican Republic— is the most widely celebrated of Mexico's political holidays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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