... many Mexicans today. While they might be singing Catholic hymns there might be Indian icons or dances associated, and certain saints are coupled with ancient Indian Gods. The most sacred site in Mexico, the Virgin of Guadeloupe, is built on a hill sacred to the Aztec mother goddess and the picture behind the alter is one of the Virgin Mary yet with ... a distinct national identity even within the diverse population. Even though, some political progress was attained, the social strata were maintained with the elite landowner enjoying all the benefits of the Paris of South America. The fi...

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