Subsequent to its internecine War of Reform in 1858, Mexico was dead broke, so newly-elected President Benito Juárez decided to suspend all foreign debt payments for two years. This did not sit well ...

Many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but how many actually know the story of the holiday? Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo doesn’t mark Mexican Independence, which is celebrated on Sept.

Believe it or not, the event leading to Cinco de Mayo may have played a major role in American history. Friday marks the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, which is what inspired the Cinco de ...

Cinco de Mayo is known as a day to celebrate Mexican heritage, especially in the United States. Before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of Mexico ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- An unofficial celebration commemorating a Mexican military victory in 1862, better known to many as Cinco de Mayo, was celebrated in Philadelphia on Friday. Though the Battle of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s Cinco de Mayo on Monday, and while most of us associate it with margaritas and nachos, the Mexican holiday celebrates a ...

Before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of Mexico's triumph over the French. Celebrated annually, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's ...

Cinco de Mayo is coming up next week The Mexican holiday celebrates the day a small Mexican army defeated a much larger French Army in the Battle of Puebla. There will be celebrations of the holiday ...

WEST SIDE. IT’S CINCO DE MAYO, A DAY FILLED WITH VIBRANT COLORS, FESTIVE MUSIC, AND OF COURSE, DELICIOUS FOOD. BUT WHILE MANY PEOPLE THINK THIS HOLIDAY CELEBRATES MEXICO’S INDEPENDENCE, THAT’S A ...