Bell Toll Marks Hidalgo Revolt Anniversary in Dolores
Neva Laredo Mexico reports the midnight toll in Mexico City marking the bell from Padre Miguel Hidalgo’s chapel at Dolores. The bell signals the September 15 1810 uprising that began Mexico's independence movement, with Hidalgo's cry Viva Mexico. Viva la Independencia. The piece covers historical context, opinions on celebrations, and the influence on national holidays and border security.