Los De Abajo — A Ground View of the Revolution
An insightful book that shares a portrayal of what it was like among the ragtag armies of rebels during Mexico's turbulent revolutionary period
Insights into Mexico's History
Articles and insights into Mexico’s history and cultural contexts
Articles and insights into Mexico’s history and cultural contexts
Remembering Delivery Workers on Postman’s Day in Mexico
November 12 is "Dia del Cartero" —Postman’s Day— in Mexico. Traditionally it recognizes post service workers, although couriers should be remembered too
Mexico’s Elegant Catrinas on Parade
How 'Catrinas' —artsy skeleton figurines— became an extraordinary hallmark of Mexican popular culture and synonymous with Day of the Dead festivities
El Grito: Celebrating Sovereignty in Mexico
Independence Day on September 16 —marking events that led to the creation of the Mexican Republic— is the most widely celebrated of Mexico's political holidays
September: Mexico’s Month of Flags and Parties
Mexico celebrates its Independence in September—when streets, buildings and establishments get dressed in the country's national colors of green, white and red
Mexico’s Presidential, Congressional, & State Elections 2024
Mexicans go to the polls on June 2nd to elect one president, 500 congressional seats, 128 senate seats, and governors in nine of the country's 32 states
Discover Humanity: Mexico
A project led by two exploration filmmakers aims to share cultural traditions through short ‘mosaic’ films about our humanity. Their work now includes a film about Mexico
Mexico’s New President Takes Power
The administration of Mexico's president-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador took power on December 1, 2018
A Primer on Mexico’s 2018 Elections
Andrés Manuel López Obrador won Mexico's presidential election by a landslide and will be sworn-in to office on Dec 1, 2018
Mexico’s Constitution Turns 100
2017 is the 100th anniversary of Mexico's 1917 Constitution, drawn up toward the end of the revolution
Mexico City to be Known as Mexico City
The iconic term "DF" is being replaced. The country now has "31 states and Mexico City"
Independence and Revolution
By the early 19th century, the local middle classes had grown tired of sharing their wealth with Spain