“September 16, 1810, when the Catholic priest Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla urged the people to take up arms against the Spanish authorities. The Mexican liberation war began that day and it was fought for 11 years.” mexican independence day: Mexican Independence Day in US: History, significance and how is it different from Cinco de Mayo? Some are critical of this celebration quoting “this is America not Mexico” as if the people are disrespecting this country by celebrating. Quite the contrary actually, this is the country that allows all of its members the right to free assembly to free speech against political oppressors is it not? It’s the beacon of hope that all who wish to pave their own way can migrate to and create a better life for themselves.

Source: Economic Times September 17, 2023 16:09 UTC