Move over Frida and Diego: Here are history's 5 most influential figures born and raised in Mexico City (Pt. 1)

Move over Frida and Diego: Here are history's 5 most influential figures born and raised in Mexico City (Pt. 1)

To be fluent in “Mexican” requires an understanding of much more than Spanish. Like, knowing that Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera aren’t the sole defining figures of the culture. Cultural literacy demands familiarity with personalities whose influence runs far deeper into the fabric of Mexican society. These ten icons, all born and raised in the capital, have shaped the country in many ways. Thus, knowing the stories behind these individuals will h…