Its not just a song; its the essence of Mexican-ness (or so politicians would like you to think).
In this episode, Tavo and Alex sing along to the tune of centuries of nationalism, nation building, and invented tradition.
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More on the Conservative-Liberal civil wars of the 19th century, and liberal president Benito Juárez
The role of WWII in Mexican nation building
