Hundreds Of Thousands Party As Mexico Turns 200

Hundreds of thousands party as Mexico turns 200

For one day Wednesday, Mexico looked beyond its drug war to throw a 200th birthday bash celebrating a proud history, whimsical culture and resilience embodied in the traditional independence cry: "Viva Mexico!" Mexico - drug war - United States - Mexico City - Drugs

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