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The Mexico and Central America category covers events about the culture, or taking place in the nations of the Caribbean (formerly West Indies), Central America, or Mexico.
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National Heritage Week honors Jamaica's heroes, one per day, beginning with the first prime minister and a leader in its fight for independence in the early 20th century, Alexander Bustamante. National He...
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Heroes Day honors Jamaica's first prime minister and a leader in its fight for independence in the early 20th century, Alexander Bustamante. National Heroes Day is an official national holiday that occurs...
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Celebrated in the British and US Virgin Islands, Hurricane Thanksgiving Day celebrates surviving the peak of Hurricane season in the Caribbean. Legal holiday. Technically, the hurricane season runs for f...
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Revolution Day in Guatemala marks the anniversary of October 20, 1944, the official day the dictator Jorge Ubico Castañeda was deposed. He was to Central America what Napoleon was to Europe, and Revolutio...
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Daylight Savings in Mexico commences on the 1st Sunday in April (Spring Forward) and ends on the last Sunday in October (Fall Back). On this day, we move the clock one hour ahead at 2 AM in April or one...
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Independence Day in St. Vincent and the Grenadines marks the anniversary of October 27, 1979, when the nation gained independence from Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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Annually on September 1, the President of Mexico delivers a speech to the congress and nation on the state of affairs. It marks the official opening of the next season of legislation. In Mexico, State o...
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Animals Day in Curaçao focuses on caring for and preserving animals, domestic and wild. The day is capped off with an animal show.
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The vaquita is the most endangered marine mammal in the world. This exquisite porpoise lives in the Gulf of California and averages 4-5 ft in length. Currently, just 10 Vaquitas exist in the wild, and the...
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The Battle of St. George's Caye (September 3-10, 1798) marked a significant conflict in the wider Anglo-Spanish War. The Spanish had previously attempted to expel the British Baymen from the area in the 1...
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South-South Cooperation is a manifestation of solidarity among peoples and countries of the global south that contributes to their national well-being, their national and collective self-reliance, and the...
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INDEPENDENCE BEGINS WITH A SHOUT EL GRITO DE DOLORES IN MEXICO Grito de Dolores is a pivotal event in Mexican history, marking the beginning of the country's struggle for independence from Spanish rule....
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National Hispanic Serving Institutions Week celebrates the 569 HSIs in the United States and their critical role in educating and empowering Hispanic youth. It occurs annually during Hispanic Heritage Mon...
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On September 15, 1821, Costa Rica gained independence from Spain. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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On September 15, 1821, Guatemala gained independence from Spain. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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On September 15, 1821, Honduras gained independence from Spain. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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On September 15, 1821, Nicaragua gained independence from Spain. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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On September 15, 1821, El Salvador gained independence from Spain. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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September 16 is Independence Day in Mexico. In 1810, Mexicans ended the Spanish rule and colonization of their land, which had lasted for over three centuries. The leader of the uprising was a small tow...
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Independence Day in St. Kitts and Nevis marks the anniversary of September 19, 1983, when the island nation obtained independence from British rule. Independence Day is a national holiday.