Video. Hundreds of participants in full costume gathered in Mexico City on Monday to mark the 1862 Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla.

“ On the morning of May 5, the French tried to intimidate the Mexicans with screeching bugle calls and advanced bayonet ...

Is a symbol of resistance and defense of the homeland; it is the glorious message of our people for the heroic defense of ...

Pamela Cruz, Mexican Press Agency} As every May 5th since 1862, the people of Mexico commemorate the victory over France in ...

Albuquerque and the city of Chihuahua leaders renewed their sister city commitment in a signing ceremony Monday. Mayor Tim Keller and Chihuahua Vice Mayor René Xavier Chavira Venzor celebrated the ...

Margaritas, chips and queso, and mariachi music are wonderful—but they’re not required for celebrating Cinco de Mayo. The ...

Here’s a quick breakdown of the history of Cinco de Mayo, when it is and why it’s celebrated more in the U.S. than it is in ...

A lawyer who was fierce advocate for her Indigenous community and women's rights disappeared with her husband last fall.

Chicago-area Latino community leader Hector Escobar told CNN on Monday that many "Cinco de Mayo" celebrations across America are being scaled back or canceled this year because people are afraid they ...

The victory delayed the French advance toward Mexico City and gave the Mexican government time to prepare for further attacks. Despite the Battle of Puebla's significance, the Mexican victory ...

National and local governments are thought to be responsible for almost half of all attacks on journalists in both countries.