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 ...

As the protests continue, Mexico's flag has made several appearances. However, the waving of this flag expands beyond support ...

When did Mexico officially gain independence from Spain? Sept. 27, 1821, marked the date when the Trigarante Army, under the leadership of Agustín de Iturbide and Vicente Guerrero, made its ...

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 ...

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 ...