Benito Juárez Quote

The government of the republic will fulfill its duty to defend its independence, to repel foreign aggression, and accept the struggle to which it has been provoked, counting on the unanimous spirit of the Mexicans and on the fact that sooner or later the cause of rights and justice will triumph.


Proclamation to the Mexican people, shortly before the Battle of Puebla of 5 May 1862 (which is commemorated by the "Cinco de Mayo" celebrations).


The government of the republic will fulfill its duty to defend its independence, to repel foreign aggression, and accept the struggle to which it has ...

The government of the republic will fulfill its duty to defend its independence, to repel foreign aggression, and accept the struggle to which it has ...

The government of the republic will fulfill its duty to defend its independence, to repel foreign aggression, and accept the struggle to which it has ...

The government of the republic will fulfill its duty to defend its independence, to repel foreign aggression, and accept the struggle to which it has ...