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Mexican Revolution Day!!

Diana Perez — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:15:50 +0000

The Mexican Revolution (Spanish: Revolución mexicana) was a major armed struggle that started in 1910, with an uprising led by Francisco I. Madero against longtime autocrat Porfirio Díaz. The Revolution was characterized by several socialist, liberal, anarchist, populist, and agrarianist movements. Over time the Revolution changed from a revolt against the established order to a multi-sided civil war. This armed conflict is often categorized as the most important sociopolitical event in Mexico and one of the greatest upheavels of the 20th century. After prolonged struggles, its representatives produced the Mexican Constitution of 1917. The Revolution is generally considered to have lasted until 1920, although the country continued to have sporadic, but comparatively minor, outbreaks of warfare well into the 1920s. The Revolution triggered the creation of the National Revolutionary Party in 1929 (renamed the Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, in 1946). After Benito Juárez’s death in 1872, Porfirio Díaz wanted to take over as Mexico’s leader. As allies the two men had fought against the French in the Battle of Puebla,( which took place on 5 de Mayo 1862) but once Juárez rose to power Díaz tried to unseat him. Díaz began his reign as president in 1876, and ruled until May 1911 when Francisco I. Madero succeeded him, taking office in November 1911. Díaz’s regime is remembered for the advances he brought in industry and modernization, at the expense of human rights and liberal reforms. He worked to reduce the power of the Roman Catholic Church and expropriated some of their large property holdings. Porfirio Díaz’s government from 1876–1910 has become known as the Porfiriato. Díaz had a strict “No Re-election” policy in which presidents could not serve consecutive terms in office. He followed this rule when he stepped down in 1880.after his first term and was succeeded by Manuel González. Manuel Gonzalez was controlled by Porfirio Diaz and was commonly known as Diaz’s puppet. The new president’s period in office was marked by political corruption and official incompetence. When Díaz ran in the next election (1884), he was a welcome replacement. In future elections Díaz conveniently put aside his “No Re-election” slogan and ran for president in every election.Porfirio was an early liberalist, but changed his views after Juarez took office. Díaz became the dictator against whom he had warned the people. Through the army, the Rurales, and gangs of thugs, Diaz frightened people into voting for him. When bullying citizens into voting for him failed, he simply rigged the votes in his favor. Díaz knew he was violating the constitution by using force to stay in office. He justified his acts by claiming that Mexico was not yet ready to govern itself; only he knew what was best for his country and he enforced his belief with a strong hand. “Order followed by Progress” were the watchwords of his rule.While Díaz’s presidency was characterized by promotion of industry and the pacification of the country, some said; it came at the expense of the working class. Farmers and peasants both claimed to have suffered exploitation. The economy took a great leap during the Porfiriato, with his encouraging the construction of factories, roads, dams, industries and better farms. This resulted in the rise of an urban proletariat and the influx of foreign capital (principally from the United States). Part of his success in maintaining power came from mitigating U.S. influence through European investments – primarily from Great Britain and Imperial Germany. Progress came at a price however, as basic rights such as freedom of the press were suspended under the Porfiriato. The growing influence of the U.S. was a constant problem for Díaz. A major portion of Mexico’s land (territory now known as the Mexican Cession) had earlier been ceded to the U.S.; both in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo that ended the Mexican-American War, and the subsequent purchase of another large region by the United States in the Gadsden Purchase.Wealth, political power and access to education were concentrated among a handful of families, overwhelmingly of European descent, who controlled much property in large estates. Most of the people in Mexico were landless. Foreign companies, mostly from the United Kingdom, France and the U.S., also exercised power in Mexico.Díaz changed land reform efforts that were begun under previous leaders. Díaz’s new land laws virtually undid all the hard work by leaders such as Juárez. No peasant or farmer could claim the land he occupied without formal legal title. Helpless and angry small farmers felt a change of regime would be necessary if Mexico was to continue being successful. For this reason, many leaders including Francisco I. Madero, Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata would launch a rebellion against Díaz, escalating into the eventual Mexican Revolution. When it came to the land reform 95% of Mexico’s land was owned by only 5% of the Mexican population. This unfair distribution of land went on for years and angered many of the lower class. This corrupt system only allowed the rich to get richer and the poor to get poorer. Many of the workers on these Hacienda farms were beaten like slaves and were constantly being put into debt from their previous generations. Díaz allowed this corrupt behavior to go on his entire time as he stayed in power. Most historians mark the end of the Porfiriato in 1911 as the beginning of the Mexican Revolution. In a 1908 interview with the U.S. journalist James Creelman, Díaz stated that Mexico was ready for democracy and elections and that he would step down to allow other candidates to compete for the presidency. Growing “old and careless”, Díaz figured he would retire to Europe and allow a younger man to take over his presidency. Because of the dissidence this caused, Díaz decided to run again in 1910 for the last time, with an eye toward arranging a succession in the middle of his term. Madero ran against Díaz in 1910. Diaz thought he could control this election as he had the previous seven. Although similar overall to Díaz in his ideology, Madero hoped for other elites to rule alongside the president. Díaz did not approve of Madero and had him jailed on election day in 1910. Díaz was announced the winner of the election by a landslide, providing the initial impetus for the outbreak of the Revolution. When it became obvious that the outcome of the election was fixed a Madero supporter Toribio Ortega took up arms with a group of followers at Cuchillo Parado, Chihuahua, Mexico on November 10, 1910. The United States was involved politically and socially with the Mexican revolution from 1910-1920. The United States had attitudes and interests among the Mexican population. The attitudes stem mostly from common American people including religious groups and women’s groups. These organizations were socially involved with Mexico during the revolution because of the harsh times that many Mexican people faced economically and socially. The Mexican people were devastated by the revolution and lacked work, adequate food, and shelter. The attitude of American organizations like the religious and women’s groups, was that they could not just let the Mexican people suffer, they had to help them. Numerous groups, such as the Red Cross, were able to help the Mexican people during the revolution. The interests among the United States citizens in Mexico during the revolution on the other hand were mostly representative of the United States politicians. The economic interest in Mexico during 1910-1920 had decided United States policy toward Mexico and thus the United States response and involvement with Mexico during this time. At the turn of the 20th century, Americans, including major companies, held about 27 percent of Mexican land. By 1910 American industrial investment had increased even more, pushing Presidents William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson to intervene in Mexican affairs. For both economic and political reasons, the United States government generally supported whoever was in power, though President Wilson did condemn Huerta’s murders of Madero and Pino Suárez.Obregon’s. When United States agents discovered that the German merchant ship Ypiranga was carrying illegal arms to Huerta, President Wilson ordered troops to the port of Veracruz to stop the ship from docking. He did not declare war on Mexico. The United States troops then skirmished with Huerta’s forces in Veracruz. The Ypiranga managed to dock at another port, which infuriated Wilson. The ABC Powers arbitrated and United States troops left Mexican soil, but the incident added to already tense United States–Mexico relations. In 1916, in retaliation for Pancho Villa’s raid on Columbus, New Mexico, and the death of 16 American citizens, President Wilson sent Brigadier General John J. Pershing into Mexico to capture Villa. Villa was deeply entrenched in the mountains of northern Mexico, and knew the terrain too well to be captured by the United States forces. General Pershing was forced to abandon the mission and return to the United States. This event, however, further damaged the strained United States–Mexico relationship and caused Mexico’s anti-American sentiment to grow stronger. Some[who?] historians believed the United States government invested too much in the Mexican issue and violated its own avowed neutrality. since then it’s big holiday in Mexico “Mexican Revolution Day” (November 20th). The Mexican Revolution in Mexico is celebrated with traditional festivities such as bazaars, parades( usually people dress as they just do), presentations, folkloric songs, poetry, the bazaars offered an grand variation of Mexican dishes such as enchiladas, tostadas, tacos, flautas, tamales or even a fajitas and an unparalleled number of dishes,

there are also games such as civil registration, face painting, movie, Dance room and more, the background we can hear traditional songs that remind us of the greatness of Mexican folkloras Adelita, the Rielera, carbine 30-30, the death of Emiliano also Zapata.Hay major parades on city streets where public schools usually participate, there you can see representations of what happened on November 20 as well as scenes relating to the time with the characters that adorn the date.

the Mexican Government also have their own festivities as the huge parade that included acts representative and show jumpers, Mexico, today celebrated the 101 anniversary of its revolution. The representative Zócalo of Mexico City was the place where the celebration began, which was also attended by President Felipe Calderon and other personalities from public life in the country. A large electronic screen was placed in the center of the zocalo to

project phrases and images related to Mexican landmark. In that place they remembered acts different representations movements driven by socialists, liberals, anarchists, populists and to achieve agrarian revolution. shows on the air by the army, simulating aircraft bombing sheets also recreated the moments of the revolutionary struggle in Mexico. Horses, large flags and people dressed in clothing and weapons of the time,were along the route.

Events and Specials

Diana Perez — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:02:04 +0000

MMargaritas restaurant (Marco Island) is growing …. now with our sister store located at 8971 Tamiami Trail North in Naples Florida, 34108, at the Pavilion shopping center, just a block from the beach near the Ritz Carlton, now we bring it to our people in Naples a good mexican food, serving the same quality of food we distinguish it from many other Mexican restaurants, using only freshest ingredients, No CANS!! NADA!! always thinking of our costumers we have also created our weekly specials:
Monday Margarita Madness!! Every Monday is a margarita madness as we agree to pinch the price of our original Margaritas to $3.50, yes you’re right $3.50, that’s a good reason to go mad.

Tuesday- Mention the ad and get a Free beer of your choice to go with your entrée purchase.

Wednesday- Couples Dinning Out” At Margarita’s we have created a “ couples night” come in with your other half and enjoy a Fajita for two plus a small pitcher of original margarita for just $29.95, That’s just a good way to spend some time with your other half.

Hot Thursday! Middle of the week already and we need to recharge our body so we can keep going, that’s why at Margarita’s Restaurant every Thursday is a Martini night, just for $2.50 enjoy a Martini and get ready for the rest of the week.

Friday Start your weekend today by stop at Margaritas and enjoy our well drinks night, were all well drinks are $3.00. What a great Deal

Saturday – Family Night Out” At Margaritas Restaurant we know the importance for parents to spend with the kids and that’s why we have created our family night, Show us your Facebook event attendance Confirmation and your little ones (under 10) will eat free with parents meal purchase

Sunday- Getting ready for another week? And don’t feel like cooking or dine out tonight? Not a problem stay home and At Margaritas restaurant we’ll cook for you, call us and place a take-out order and receive a 20% off of your bill by mention this ad to our staff.
For all this weekly specials you just have to shows us your Facebook event attendance confirmation,go to our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/MargaritasSWFL so we can keep you posted with our specials and events and more.
you could also get any coupons, specials and events updates by text Margaritas to 48696, we look forward to serve you at Margaritas on Marco Island or on our Naples location!

Happy Hour Specials!!

Diana Perez — Mon, 23 May 2011 19:56:36 +0000

At Margarita’s Restaurant we are at the beginning of summer, which is a good time of the year to have our summer specials and happy hour deals, which we all like it!! So after a day on the beach or a trip on the boat don’t forget to stop by margaritas and cool off with some Margaritas or Cervezas

Happy hour Specials
2 to 5:30 p.m
Margaritas …..$3.50( on the rocks or frozen strawberry,kiwi or original)
Piña Colada (original)…… $2.50
Well Drinks…..$2.00
Bucket for Gringos…..$12.00
(5 of bud, bud light, Michelob ultra, bud lime)
Mexican Bucket…..$15.00
Corona,Corona light, Negra Modelo, Modelo especial & pacifico)

Great Article from Sun times newspaper

Diana Perez — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:41:23 +0000

We have a great Article come out last week on one of the local newspaper” Marco Sun times”, just click on the link bellow to look at it.

Margaritas Restaurant \” Great Article\”

Viva! Cinco de Mayo

Diana Perez — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:47:35 +0000

5 De Mayo 2010Cinco De Mayo(Spanish for Fifth of May)

The Cinco De Mayo is not a Mexican Independence Day, but it should be! and is not a American Holiday, but it should be too!! Mexico Declared it Independence from Spain on midnight, the 15t of September, 1811 and it took 11 years before the first Spanish Soldiers were told and force to leave mexico.

So why Cinco De Mayo? the Battle of Puebla, It’s a holiday the commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces, on May 5th, 1862, under leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza, it celebrate primarily on the state of Puebla and in the United States. while 5 De Mayo sees limited Significance in Mexico itself, the date is observed nationwide mostly on the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. the Battle of Puebla was important for at least two reasons, first; Although considerably outnumbered, the Mexicans defeated a much better-Equipped French army, let’s put it this way,the Battle of Puebla victory come to symbolize unity and pride for what seemed like a Mexican David defeating a French Goliath- it was a glorious moment to Mexico, it helped establish a much- needed sense of national unity and patriotism.

Some historians have argued that France’s real goal was to break up the american union at the time in the mids of a civil war, by helping the southern confederacy, the Mexicans had won a great victory that kept Napoleon III from supplying the confederate rebels for another year, allowing the united states to build the greatest army that the world even seen, that’s why we say Cinco De Mayo should be a American Holiday as well.

On June 7th 2005, the U.S Congress issued a concurrent resolution calling on the president of United States to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of United States to observe Cinco De Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities. So that’s why we at Margarita’s Restaurant on Marco Island we will be celebrating this date with such a big Event, with traditional music, great specials, give-aways and the best Mexican food you ever had or it’s FREE!! and lots and lots of Fun. So, Don’t miss the opportunity to stop by and be part of our grande Fiesta Amigos, so we can say Salud(cheers!) Amigos with one of our largest selection of Margaritas

See you at our Fiesta!!

Dia del Niño – Children’s Day at Margarita’s Restaurant on Marco Island

Diana Perez — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:08:57 +0000

Dia del Niño / Children’s Day, is a tradition celebrated in Mexico and in many parts of the world-a day when communities honor their children.

Every year on April 30th, the children in Mexico are honored and celebrated because it is Children’s Day. This day is all about honoring all the children and their childhood. In Mexico, it is a tradition every year to celebrate with the children and give them gifts and join them in fun-filled activities.

Join us on April 30th at Margaritas Restaurant on Marco Island, Florida to celebrate with all the children on their special day, Children’s Day. Children will eat free with the purchase of any entrée. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to celebrate this wonderful day with your children.

Welcome to our blog!

Diana Perez — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:15:39 +0000

Welcome to our blog and thank you for visiting!

We are excited to introduce Margarita’s blog to keep you informed on what is happening on Marco Island FL, posting Mexican dishes, and information about Mexican traditions.

You will also find our fantastic menu specials, updates on events and entertainment, and fabulous coupons.

Keep tuned!

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