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.