The more colorful aspects of Mexico’s history

A mural depicts four of Mexico's national heroes -- from left, Ignacio Allende, Leona Vicario, Miguel Hidalgo and Jose Maria Morelos -- at the National Palace in Mexico City. (Marco Ugarte, Associated Press / August 15, 2010)

As the bicentennial nears, writers and producers are finding ways to stir up more interest in the nation’s history, which includes a reportedly randy rebel and a bisexual revolutionary. Reporting from Mexico City — There’s an extra reason Father Miguel Hidalgo is considered the Father of the Nation. The priest fathered numerous children with a [...]

The Mexican Evolution

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  By ENRIQUE KRAUZE Published: March 23, 2009 NY Times Op-Ed Contributor AMERICA’S distorted views can have costly consequences, especially for us in Latin America. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s trip to Mexico this week is a good time to examine the misconception that Mexico is, or is on the point of becoming, a “failed [...]

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