The traditional representation of Battle of Puebla in the Peñón de los Baños he returned to the streets of the mayor’s office Venustiano Carranza after two years of absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
To the rhythm of band music and cannon fire, the residents of Cerro del Peñón paraded this Thursday to commemorate the 160th anniversary of this historic episode in which the Mexican army defeated the French army.
On May 5, 1862, the Army of the East, commanded by General Ignacio Zaragoza, defeated the invading troops of Napoleon III.
Although the French invasion was not prevented, this battle became a symbol of national sovereignty and independence and is commemorated every year with a staging of the events.
Entire families participated in this commemoration, characterized by indigenous Zacapoaxtlas and the French army.