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Reference & History
Reference & History
Who is the Mexican President?
The current Mexican president is Enrique Peña Nieto, also referred to as EPN. He assumed the presidency on December 1, 2012, and is the 57th President of Mexico. The term for Mexican presidents is 6 years and there is no reelection. Enrique Peña Nieto's presidency will end on December 1, 20... Read MoreReference & History
El Día de la Raza October 12, Hispanic Heritage Day
Every October 12 Mexicans celebrate El Día de la Raza, the Day of the Race instead of Columbus Day due to the controversies surrounding this historical figure. The Italian explorer and his Spanish crews enslaved and murdered thousands of American indigenous groups he encountered during his voya... Read MoreReference & History
Hispanic Heritage Month Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Every year in the US, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. Hispanic Heritage Month was established in 1968 proclaimed by President Lyndon B Johnson. At first, it was only one week but later was expanded to 30 days by President Ronald Regan in 19... Read MoreReference & History
Las Mañanitas
Las Mañanitas is the traditional Mexican birthday song. It is so popular that it is now sung in most Latin American countries. Usually this beautiful song is sung when the birthday person wakes up or before blowing the candles on the cake. Estas son las mañanitas que cantaba e... Read MoreReference & History
Hispanic Countries’ Independence Days Hispanic Heritage
Hispanic Heritage: Hispanic Independence Days Argentina July 9, 1816 (from Spain) Bolivia August 6, 1825 (from Spain) Chile September 18, 1810 (from Spain) Colombia July 20, 1810 (from Spain) Costa Rica September ... Read MoreFind articles and news about Mexico.
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