Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (1753-1811), a Mexican revolutionary priest, is considered the foremost patriot of Mexican independence. He led a revolt against Spanish rule that inaugurated a series of military and political episodes culminating in the...

Bitter political rivalries flared at independence celebrations in Mexico for a second year in a row.Mexico City's central plaza was the scene of competing celebrations on Saturday _ divided by metal fences and thousands of police officers, as the nation continues to struggle with last...

Explains Miguel Hidalgo's influence on the history of Mexico.