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History
How Corridos Capture the Essence of the Mexican Revolution
The songs emphasize the Mexican Revolution as a tragedy born from broken promises. Unlike textbooks listing battles and plans, the corridos capture the profound emotional cost and the shattering of a nation's hopes.