FEBRUARY 24, 2025 — Mexico observes Flag Day today, a date dedicated to celebrating one of the nation’s most important symbols, reports El Economista. Schools across the country will mark the occasion with ceremonies, and public institutions will hold official commemorations. The Mexican flag has undergone several transformations since its origins in 1821, when Agustín…
FEBRUARY 20, 2025 — A new legislative proposal aims to make the display of Mexico’s national flag mandatory in all government buildings, reports Consenso Noticias. The initiative, introduced by Mauro Guerra Villarreal, a deputy from the National Action Party (PAN), seeks to reinforce national identity and patriotism through a visible and dignified placement of the…
DECEMBER 21, 2024 — The 201st anniversary of Guanajuato’s declaration as a free and sovereign state of Mexico was celebrated yesterday, coinciding with the second Flag Day of the state, Zona Franca reports. The event, held in the capital, was briefly overshadowed when the state flag was mistakenly raised upside-down during the ceremony. The celebrations…
OCTOBER 24, 2024 — During the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russian President Vladimir Putin unveiled a symbolic banknote representing a proposed common currency, featuring the flags of BRICS nations alongside several other countries, including Afghanistan. However, Afghan media such as Khaama Press and the Afghan Voice Agency noted that the flag depicted was that of…
OCTOBER 12, 2024 — Residents of Culiacán, Sinaloa were left unsettled on Friday when a Navy helicopter was spotted flying a white flag over the city, sparking widespread speculation. Enfoque Noticias reports that the sight of the flag, in a city recently plagued by drug-related violence, quickly led to rumors of a possible surrender, with…