Cinco de Mayo has become a day to celebrate Mexican heritage, especially in the United States, but before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of ...

“Poor Mexico. So far from God, so close to the United States.” The famous words attributed to eight-term Mexican President Porfirio Díaz have often been repeated to describe the country he ruled as a ...

Before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of Mexico's triumph over the French. Celebrated annually, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's ...

Today, Monday, May 5, 2025, is Cinco de Mayo. The day is often celebrated in the United States by enjoying Mexican food and drinks, parades or dances. Though for some Cinco de Mayo is an excuse to ...