The roots of Mexican independence began with the desire ... proclaimed their independence from Spain on September 15, 1821. The declaration was quickly endorsed by the neighboring provinces ...

Mexico as it exists today won independence from Spain in 1821 after a war that spanned 11 years. “AMLO will blame corruption, which is a problem for Mexico, on the time of conquest. This plays ...

From Guatemala to the Isthmus, these former Mexican states have come and gone — but where were they and why did they leave?

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 ...

But its legacy lives on a century and a half later, particularly in the United States. After Mexico won independence from Spain in 1821, other nations were reluctant to recognize the autonomy of the ...

What's in a name? José Cuervo's namesake tequila brand is intertwined with some of the most pivotal moments in Mexican history, from gaining independence from Spain in 1821 to the Mexican Revolution.

16, 1810 — a call to action by priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla to fight for Mexico’s independence from Spain, according to the Library of Congress. This began the 11-year Mexican War of ...

Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821. Texas was a contested territory, and by 1836 the Alamo had become a military outpost as Texans fought to win independence. That February, 189 Texan ...

This independence from Spain took a bloody 11 years and 12 days to achieve, but the Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire was signed on Sept. 28, 1821. "Shouting as one voice 'Viva ...

Mexican Independence Day marks the anniversary of Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain after more than 300 years of colonial rule. The holiday commemorates Sept. 16, 1810, when the ...