Writing Inspired by Mexico
Mexico's rich history and varied culture has served as an inspiration to many writers over the years
Insights into Mexico's History
Articles and insights into Mexico’s history and cultural contexts
Articles and insights into Mexico’s history and cultural contexts
Juárez and the Wind
Among Mexico's many sayings, "lo que el viento a Juárez" —what the wind did to Juárez— is popular, especially around election time
November 20th: Anniversary of Mexico’s Revolution Day
November 20th is the anniversary of the start of the 1910 – 1917 Mexican Revolution. The date is observed on the third Monday in November.
Postman’s Day in Mexico
November 12 is "Dia del Cartero" —Postman’s Day— in Mexico
Mexico’s Elegant Catrinas on Parade
How 'Catrinas' —artsy skeleton figurines— became an extraordinary hallmark of Mexican popular culture
Celebrating Sovereignty in Mexico
Independence Day on September 16 is the most widely celebrated of Mexico's four political national holidays
September: Mexico’s Month of Flags and Parties
September is the month when Mexico celebrates its Independence Day, although there will be no public gatherings to celebrate the event in 2020 due to Covid
A Brief Comment on Benito Juárez
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
México Lindo y Querido
Mexico Lindo y Querido has become established as one of most esteemed mariachi ballads of all time
Cinco de Mayo in Mexico
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