When she woke up on the Fourth of July, Chicago resident Gabriella Panozzo said she wasn’t feeling very proud to be an ...

New Mexicans from around the state came to Madrid to celebrate at the former mining town's annual Fourth of July parade.

It’s a tribute to the spirit of freedom that is our nation. Once a group of brave men dared to imagine a country founded on liberty, equality and self-governance. They declared independence 249 years ...

In recent weeks, demonstrations here in the homeland against immigration raids have featured protesters waving the flags of Mexico, Venezuela, and sundry Latin American countries ("Mexican flags at pr ...

Though many might know the lore behind Cinco de Mayo, it is often confused with Mexico's Independence Day, which falls on Sept. 16. It is known as the Día de la Independencia in Mexico.

Here's a look at the celebration and its roots: What the day celebrates Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla.

Nation World Cinco de Mayo celebrates resilience and culture of Mexican people Contrary to popular belief, the holiday isn't a celebration of Mexico's independence day. Credit: AP ...

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

Cinco de Mayo has become a day to celebrate Mexican heritage, especially in the U.S., but historically, the holiday celebrates Mexico's triumph over France.

Cinco de Mayo is not to be confused with Mexico’s Independence Day. When is mexico's independence day? Mexico’s Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) is celebrated on Sept. 16 and is ...