On Sept. 16, 1810, parish priest Miguel Hidalgo issued the Grito de Dolores, or Grito de Independencia (Cry of Independence), encouraging revolt against Spanish rule.

His “El Grito de Dolores,” or “Cry of Dolores,” which was spoken, not written, is commemorated on Sept. 16 as Mexican Independence Day.

This cry honors the "Grito de Dolores", the Cry of Dolores, that Miguel Hidalgo gave in the early morning of Sep. 16, 1810, when he called on all Mexicans to take up arms against the Spanish army ...

This cry honors the "Grito de Dolores", the Cry of Dolores, that Miguel Hidalgo gave in the early morning of Sep. 16, 1810, when he called on all Mexicans to take up arms against the Spanish army ...

This cry honors the "Grito de Dolores", the Cry of Dolores, that the catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo gave in the early morning of Sep. 16, 1810, when he called on all Mexicans to take up arms ...

This cry honors the "Grito de Dolores", the Cry of Dolores, that the catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo gave in the early morning of Sep. 16, 1810, when he called on all Mexicans to take up arms ...

Sept. 16, 1810, Mexican priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla delivered the “Grito de Dolores,” a fiery speech that launched the 11-year struggle to end Spanish colonial rule. On Sept. 16, 2024 ...

The day commemorates El Grito de Dolores, or Cry of Dolores, on Sept. 16, 1810 — a call to action by priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla to fight for Mexico’s independence from Spain, according ...

E l dieciséis de septiembre marks the beginning of Mexico’s independence from Spain, the day Father Miguel Hidalgo y Castilla read the “El Grito de Dolores,” which commenced the Mexican War ...

El dieciséis de septiembre marks the beginning of Mexico’s independence from Spain, the day Father Miguel Hidalgo y Castilla read the “El Grito de Dolores,” which commenced the Mexican War ...