Many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but how many actually know the story of the holiday? Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo doesn’t mark Mexican Independence, which is celebrated on Sept.

As the anticipation builds for the upcoming clash between América and Puebla in Jornada 14 of the Apertura 2025, fans are eager to see how these two teams will perform. América, currently third in the ...

It's a popular misconception that Cinco de Mayo, which translates to "fifth of May" in Spanish, is Mexico's Independence Day or is Mexico's counterpart to the Fourth of July. The holiday actually ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- With Cinco de Mayo landing on a Friday, you might want to take the opportunity to get out and celebrate. The day is much bigger in the United States than in Mexico. It ...

The holiday, often confused with Mexican Independence Day, commemorates a Mexican army victory over the French. But it’s mostly celebrated in the U.S.

Now that Cinco de Mayo is here, we would be wise to remember that Mexico has endured many hardships: revolutions, invasions, defeat in wars, insurrections, banditry, dictatorships, betrayals, corrupt ...

People participate in a reenactment of the Battle of Puebla during a Cinco de Mayo celebration in Mexico City, Monday, May 5, 2025.

Orozco is a Mexican poet and diplomat. He is the cultural attaché of the Mexican consulate in San Diego and lives in Point Loma. This essay was translated from Spanish by The San Diego Union-Tribune.