There’s a common misconception that Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of Mexico’s independence, but this is fake news. Cinco de Mayo marks the victory of the Mexican army over the French at the Battle of Puebla. In 1862 during the second French intervention of Mexico, the Mexican army defeated the much larger opposing French force that was attempting to take over the country. Unfortunately, France inevitably ruled over Mexico for the next five years. The Battle of Puebla stand