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In this important date for Mexico and Hispanic, we believe it is important to remember why it is celebrated. Many people in America think that Mexico celebrates independence, but it is not. This day commemorates the Battle of Puebla, where General Ignacio Zaragoza defeated the then most powerful army in the world, that of France, May 5, 1862.

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S. and Mexican Pride Day or Columbus Day with mariachis, bullfights, and is confused by the Americans as the Independence Day.

In the Battle of Puebla managed to contain the advance of the French Army, heading to conquer Mexico City after invading the Port of Veracruz because of the declaration of suspension of external debt payments by President Benito Juárez. The melee lasted all day and included the participation of the people of Zempoala-civilian stocks had only machetes as weapons-the end of the Battle General Zaragoza Capital sent a letter where he wrote the famous phrase: "Today the guns have covered national glory. "

General Ignacio Zaragoza

In fact it can be considered the second Independence of Mexico, because by then the country was beset by major foreign powers in the country saw a juicy booty newly released by newly conquered Spain and the United States. It had been only 40 years since Independence and the U.S. invasion 20 and was considered a strategic territory easy to conquer. So before enjoying a beer and some tacos, remember the reason for the day and so you know what's behind this date. The Battle of May 5th was the only won by Mexico in war. Y is a fact of great pride for Mexicans.

The Battle of Puebla took place on May 5, 1862 in the city of Puebla during the French invasion of Mexico. The army fr

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attack Fort Loreto and Fort Guadalupe, which were

triumphantly defended by the Mexican army. This was an important victory for Mexico and had global resonance because the Mexican army defeated the more experienced of the time. In that era and after Three Years War, Benito Juárez was elected as President of Mexico for the period 1861-1865 and the government was without resources to address the highest priorities of public administration, 91% of income was used to pay the foreign debt and sustain the army. In June 1861, Juarez announced that it would suspend for

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