Top 5 Myths About Mexican Independence — and the Truth Behind Them
Hosted by Andrew Colón | The Mysteries of Latin America
If you're Mexican-American — or just fascinated by Mexico’s history — you’ve probably heard some creative versions of how Independence really happened.
Think Mexico’s Independence Day is Cinco de Mayo? Think Father Hidalgo shouted “¡Viva México!” and the next day everyone woke up free? Did Mexican Independence come after the Mexican Revolution?
Think again.
In this episode, we bust the top five myths about Mexican Independence — and reveal the messy, surprising, and often misunderstood truth behind each one. From important figures like Leona Vicario and Vicente Guerrero to the real timeline of independence (hint: it wasn’t overnight), this is the version of history you didn’t get in school or from your grandparents.
What you’ll hear:
- Real words of El Grito — and why “¡Viva México!” may or may not be in there...
- Why Cinco de Mayo has nothing to do with independence
- The myth of a quick victory — and the decade-long war it actually was
- What the caste system tells us about who fought (and who didn’t)
- Mexican Independence vs The Mexican Revolution
If you’ve ever been curious about what really happened on September 16, 1810 — and why it matters today — this episode is for you.
History meets myth-busting. Culture meets truth.
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