The history of Cinco de Mayo
In 1862, forces sent by Napoleon III were on the march to Mexico City and encountered the Mexican Army in Puebla.
Author: Shawn Styles (Weather)
Updated: 8:06 PM PDT May 4, 2021
CALIFORNIA, USA — There is a lot of confusion when it comes to what the meaning of Cinco de Mayo is. So, to get the clear answer we went to an expert, Francisco Bustos, who is a professor at Southwestern College.
"It's not Independence Day, it's the great Battle of Puebla. It's where the small Mexican Army defeated the French empire," he said.
He explained why Cinco de Mayo and the Battle of Puebla is so important in Mexican history.