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Residents of Mexico City reenact victory over France army celebrated as Cinco de Mayo

World May 05

What Cinco de Mayo really celebrates

By Fernanda Figueroa, Associated Press

Politics May 06

FILE PHOTO: Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate Biden walks past solar panels in Plymouth
WATCH: Biden and first lady host White House Cinco de Mayo reception

In the U.S., the date is largely seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture stretching back to the 1800s in California.

By Associated Press

Nation May 05

Residents of Mexico City reenact victory over France army celebrated as Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican American culture, not independence

In the United States, the date is largely seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture stretching back to the 1800s in California.

By Anita Snow, Associated Press

Politics May 05

WATCH: President Biden, First Lady Jill Biden host Mexican first lady for Cinco de Mayo event

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host a Cinco de Mayo reception on Thursday with Mexico's First Lady, Beatriz Gutiérrez Mueller de López Obrador.

By News Desk

Nation May 05

How Mexican drug cartels have caused a rapid increase in lime prices, putting a squeeze on bars for Cinco de Mayo

When Cinco de Mayo revelers line up tonight at their local watering holes to celebrate the holiday, they may find their respective margaritas and tequila shots paired with a jarring garnish: lemons.

By Robert Pursell

May 07

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Weekly Poem: ‘Cinco de Mayo’

Naomi Shihab Nye reads her poem "Cinco de Mayo" from her book, "Transfer."…

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Apr 12

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Naomi Shihab Nye Reads Two Poems

Poet Naomi Shihab Nye reads "Hello Palestine" and "Cinco de Mayo."…

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May 02

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Heading to the Epicenter of the H1N1 Flu Virus

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Senior NewsHour correspondent Ray Suarez is in Mexico City to report on the H1N1 flu virus outbreak. In this reporter's notebook, he writes about his state of mind en route to the city.

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