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news La Jornada Opinion 2026-06-05

Remembering Pancho Villa: Acknowledging His Military Genius

This piece commemorates the birth of Francisco Villa, recognizing his unique military prowess, including his successful incursions into the United States. It notes that even his adversary, General Pershing, acknowledged Villa's tactical brilliance.


Este 5 de junio nos trae a la memoria el nacimiento de aquel extraordinario hombre que fue Francisco Villa, único en las luchas que ha penetrado abiertamente a Estados Unidos y tras un triunfo asegurado, regresar. Su perseguidor, el general Pershing, reconoció que la pericia del revolucionario lo había vencido.

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