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news La Jornada Opinion 2026-05-18

181st Anniversary of 'El Gallo Pitagórico' and Costumbrista Criticism in Mexico

This May 18th marks the 181st anniversary of the book publication of 'El gallo pitagórico' by Juan Bautista Morales. The work offered costumbrista criticism of 19th-century Mexican society and politics.

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