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Cortes Arrived in Mexico in Search of the Aztec Civilization in 1519

March 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History

Today in Latin American history, Hernan Cortes arrived in Mexico in search of the Aztec civilization and their wealth in 1519. Cortes led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire and brought large portions of mainland Mexico under the rule of the King of Castile in the early 16th century continue reading »

The Battle of Buena Vista Took Place in 1847

February 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History

Today in Latin American history, the Battle of Buena Vista occurred when 5,000 American troops defeated 15,000 Mexicans in 1847. The Battle of Buena Vista was the most dramatic fight of the U.S.-Mexican War. continue reading »

Mexican Actor Roberto “Chespirito” Gómez Bolaños was Born in 1929

February 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History

Today in Latin American history, Mexican actor Roberto "Chespirito" Gómez Bolaños was born in 1929. Gómez Bolaños is a Mexican writer and actor, known around the world for his characters “El Chavo del 8” and “El Chapulín Colorado,” among others. continue reading »

The Parícutin Volcano Began to Form in 1943

February 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History

Today in Latin American history, the Parícutin volcano began to form in Parícutin, Mexico in 1943. The volcano began as a fissure in a cornfield owned by a P'urhépecha farmer, Dionisio Pulido. He and his wife witnessed the initial eruption of ash and stones first-hand. continue reading »

The Allende Meteorite Fell Near Chihuahua in 1969

February 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History

Today in Latin American history, the Allende meteorite fell near Pueblito de Allende, Chihuahua, Mexico in 1969. The Allende meteorite is the largest carbonaceous chondrite ever found on Earth. continue reading »

Mexico Establishes Commission to Commemorate Centennial of Constitution

February 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News

A commission has been created to mark the centennial of the Mexican Constitution, Government Secretary Miguel Angel Osorio Chong said. continue reading »

Mexico Adopted the Current Constitution in 1917

February 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History

Today in Latin American history, the current constitution of Mexico was adopted, establishing a federal republic with powers separated into independent executive, legislative, and judicial branches in 1917. continue reading »

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was Signed in 1848

February 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History

Today in Latin American history, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed ending the Mexican-American War in 1848. The war ended in favor of the United States of America. continue reading »

President Clinton Authorized $20 Billion Loan to Mexico in 1995

January 31, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History

Today in Latin American history, President Bill Clinton authorized a $20 billion loan to Mexico to stabilize its economy in 1995. continue reading »

U.S. Ended the Search for Mexican Revolutionary Pancho Villa in 1917

January 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History

Today in Latin American history, U.S. ended the search for Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa after 11 months in 1917. continue reading »

Spanish Troops Defeat the Mexicans at the Battle of Calderón Bridge in 1811

January 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History

Today in Latin American history, a heavily outnumbered Spanish force of 6,000 troops defeats nearly 100,000 Mexican revolutionaries at the Battle of Calderón Bridge in 1811. continue reading »

Mexican Actor Ricardo Montalbán Died in 2009

January 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History

Today in Latin American history, Mexican Actor Ricardo Montalbán who played over 160 roles died in 2009. Montalbán career spanning seven decades, he is most recognized for his role as Mr. Roarke in Fantasy Island. continue reading »

The Treaty of Cahuenga Ended the Mexican–American War in 1847

January 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History

Today in Latin American history, the Treaty of Cahuenga ended the Mexican–American War in California in 1847. It was not a formal treaty between nations but an informal agreement between rival military forces in which the Californios gave up fighting. continue reading »

Mexico Preserves Cultural History With New Museum Collections

December 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News

The year now drawing to a close witnessed the renovation of a number of historic structures that now house museums, making room for new collections, Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History said. continue reading »

‘Sacred’ Pre-Columbian Tree Discovered Near Tenochtitlan

August 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News

Mexican archaeologists discovered a pre-Columbian grave containing human skeletal remains along with relics of a "sacred tree" near the archaeological site of the Great Temple of Tenochtitlan in the historical downtown area of Mexico City, the Mexican National Anthropology and History Institute, or INAH, said. continue reading »

166 Years Ago Today the U.S. Declared War on Mexico

May 13, 2012 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen | Por Que

For those of you done celebrating Cinco de Mayo and Mexico’s brief but glorious defeat of the French you might want to crack open another Corona celebrating U.S. declaring war on Mexico back in 1846 that gave the U.S. close to 10 new states. continue reading »

First International Exhibit from Spain Premieres at Mexico’s National Gallery

December 15, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News

Mexico's President Felipe Calderón inaugurated the exhibition on “Treasures of Spain’s Royal Palaces: A Shared History,” the first international exhibition at the National Gallery. continue reading »

INSIGHT:  The Root of Mexico’s Sadism

August 25, 2011 | by New America Media | Latino Daily News

Sadism is not an everyday word in the Spanish vocabulary. Yet, it is an every day event if you live in Mexico. On any given day, if you asked around, you would be lucky to find someone in Mexico who could identify the root of the word, and fewer still would relate it to the Marquis de Sade continue reading »

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August 19, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Book Reviews

New Two-Hour Special to Air Nationally on PBS Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 10PM (TRAILER)

May 14, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News

THE STORM THAT SWEPT MEXICO is a vibrant new two-hour PBS special that tells the epic story of the Mexican Revolution of 1910, the first major political and social revolution of the 20th century continue reading »