The holiday actually commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

Almost from the advent of the lithograph, Mexican political cartoons have proved a tool to mock power, examine culture and ...

Sept. 16, however, is officially considered Mexico's Independence Day. The ringing of the bells of the church of the town of Dolores Hidalgo and the infamous "Grito de Independencia" marked the ...

Today, it is celebrated more in the U.S. than in Mexico, as a day to honor Mexican culture and heritage. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16. Cinco de ...

This Monday is Cinco de Mayo — a holiday that commemorates a Mexican military victory but has become better known as a celebration of Mexican culture in the United States. But what does the day ...

Saturday, September 16, is Mexican Independence Day, the anniversary of Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain after being under colonial rule for over 300 years. This day represents ...

However, it's often misunderstood as Mexico's Independence Day, which is celebrated on Sept. 16. Despite its significance in Mexican history, Cinco de Mayo holds more importance in the United ...

Cinco de Mayo, which means “Fifth of May” in Spanish, is also more formally known as the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla.

as a day to honor Mexican culture and heritage. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16. Cinco de Mayo, a day often confused for Mexico’s Independence ...