Independence and Revolution
By the early 19th century, the local middle classes had grown tired of sharing their wealth with Spain
Insights into Mexico's History
Articles and insights into Mexico’s history and cultural contexts
Modern Times
From revolution to paternalism, to a new order defined by global markets and technology
The Pre Columbian Era
The first major civilization of Mesoamerica, the Olmecs, populated southern Veracruz state and parts of Tabasco on Mexico's Gulf coast.
The Colonial Era
The following 300 years mark the Colonial era, when the territories of New Spain were expanded
The Spanish Conquest
The Aztec empire reached its height in the early 16th century, under Emperor Moctezuma.
History of Mexico
A brief introduction to Mexico's History
Famous Street Names in Mexico
Every now and again, Mexico's National Statistics Institute publishes off-beat snippets that have no bearing on the country's economic situation
Mexico Celebrates 200 Years
On September 16, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla freed the prisoners in the town of Dolores who had been locked up by the Spanish authorities and called on the...