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Cinco de Mayo was a battle during the Second Franco-Mexican War (1861 - 1867). At the time of the battle (May 5th, 1862) French forces tried to occupy the city of Mexico, but were defeated at the city of Puebla.
At the time, Benito Juarez was still the president of Mexico, residing in Mexico City's National Palace.
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Is the Cinco de Mayo the independence of Mexico?
Cinco the Mayo is not Mexico's Independence day, which is September 16.
Where is Cinco de Mayo populated?
in Mexico
What is a celebration in Mexico?
Cinco de Mayo
How do you happy Cinco de Mayo in spanish?
The translation would be "Felíz Cinco de Mayo." Note that Cinco de Mayo is celebrated much more in the US than in Mexico!
Who was the leader of Mexico in the time Cinco de Mayo was made?
Benito Juarez was the president of Mexico when the Battle of Puebla or Cinco de Mayo happened.
What is a celebration of Mexico?
cinco de mayo is a celebration of mexico
Where does Cinco De mayo go on?
puebla in mexico
When is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
Cinco De Mayo is celebrated on May 5th in the spanish speaking countries such as; Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica and sometimes in Guatemala
What countries celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. They all celebrate Cinco de Mayo. They are all Spanish. (Guatemala sometimes celebrate Cinco de Mayo, because it is not always their traditions). Mexican Americans also celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
What does Cinco de Mayo symbolized for Mexico and its people?
VICTORY!!
Who were the original participants in Cinco de Mayo?
Mexico & France
What are some celebrated deys in Mexico?
* Cinco de Mayo
