Mexico's Echoes of Faith and Fury: The Cristero Rebellion's Lingering Shadow
Thousands of Mexicans fought in the Cristero War in the 1920s against government anticlerical laws. Learn why this religious conflict changed Mexico.
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The Cristero War saw thousands fight for religious freedom in Mexico during the 1920s. This was a major clash between faith and government power.
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UC Irvine: Colonial Mexico’s forgotten history. “Trayectorias Afro is a digital database documenting the movement of enslaved Africans within colonial Mexico. Developed in collaboration with Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia, the website launched publicly at UC Merced in March 2026, with an official event in Oaxaca planned for fall 2026. While the project is currently […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/08/uc-irvine-colonial-mexicos-forgotten-history/Google Blog: Discover the living heritage of Mexican crafts. “We’re excited to share the latest edition of Crafted in Mexico on Google Arts & Culture, showcasing Mexico’s vibrant creative landscape. It brings 32 new stories to life, celebrating the artistry of eight new communities across the country. Each narrative opens a window into the depth and diversity of Mexican craftsmanship.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2025/12/02/google-blog-discover-the-living-heritage-of-mexican-crafts/
National Security Archive: JFK Files Detail Close Intelligence Collaboration Between CIA and Mexico. “Mexico welcomed CIA espionage activities in Mexico during the Cold War and even initiated some of them, according to recently declassified documents published today by the National Security Archive. Found among more than 80,000 pages of newly released JFK assassination files, the records shed […]
National Security Archive: Fifty Years of Silence: Mexico Faces the Legacy of its Dirty War . “Today, the National Security Archive is publishing a selection of declassified U.S. documents about the Dirty War, along with translated excerpts from the two reports in order to give English-readers a sense of the scope and methodologies encompassed in the truth commission’s investigations.”
Latina Republic: Mexico’s National Museum of Popular Cultures Launches New Website. “In a significant step to preserve and share Mexico’s rich cultural heritage, the National Museum of Popular Cultures (MNCP) has launched a redesigned website and an enhanced digital repository. This platform offers access to 15,604 pieces spanning over 80 collections, including works in Masks, Textiles, […]
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