Most of us have been lied to about Cinco de Mayo. It’s not Mexican Independence Day. It’s not about tacos or tequila. So what is it really about?

In this episode of The Mysteries of Latin America, Andrew Colón unpacks the real story behind Cinco de Mayo: a shocking military upset at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, how it came to symbolize resistance, and why it means so much more to millions of Mexican Americans today.

From a war sparked by European imperial ambitions to its unlikely revival during the Chicano Movement in the U.S., Cinco de Mayo is a powerful story of survival, sovereignty, and pride—on both sides of the border.

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I raise a glass to you all!

¡Salud!

Mexican scientist Jacobo Grinberg was once called “the Einstein of consciousness.” In 1994, he vanished—no note, no trace.

Was it a CIA cover-up? A voluntary transformation into a mystic?

In this episode, I revisit the mystery with new theories, new handwriting analyses, and—for the first time—real responses from Grinberg’s own family.

From his daughter Estusha to his half-brother Ari Telch, the people closest to him say we’ve been asking the wrong question all along.

This isn’t just a story about disappearance. It’s a story about what Jacobo believed: that consciousness connects us all—and that reality might not be what we think it is.

🎧 Full story, right here on The Mysteries of Latin America.

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What if every shot of tequila carried 3,000 years of culture, survival, and resistance?

In this episode of The Mysteries of Latin America, Andrew uncovers the hidden story of tequila—from sacred Indigenous origins and pulque rituals to Spanish conquest and cultural mestizaje.

You'll meet the Chichimecas, Otomíes, Nahuas, and Mexica. Learn how agave was more than a plant—it was a survival tool, a spiritual symbol, and a gift from the goddess Mayahuel.

From colonial-era tabernas to the rise of Sauza, Cuervo, and the myth of that infamous worm, this is more than just a drink—it’s a bottled history of Mexico’s heart and fight.

Whether you’re proud of your roots, curious about Indigenous traditions, or just want to know what’s really behind your favorite spirit…

This is your story. In a bottle. ¡Salud!

"Mexico went to war with France… because of a bakery. Seriously."

"A French pastry chef in what’s now Mexico City claimed rioters trashed his shop in 1832. He demanded a whole of money’s worth of damages.

"Mexico blew him off. France stepped in…and demanded ten times the original amount…"

"When Mexico still said no? France sent ships, bombed Mexico’s most important port, and occupied the city.

All over a pastry shop…?"

"Or maybe—just maybe—it wasn’t really about the bakery at all."

"This is the story of a baker who wanted justice, a French king who wanted to flex, and a Mexican general who lost a leg… and turned it into a national monument.

"Welcome to The Mysteries of Latin America. I’m Andrew Colón, and this is the true story of La Guerra de los Pasteles—the Pastry War. A war that may have started with a bakery… but ended up being all about power, politics, and pride."

"On this channel, I tell stories about the myths, legends, mysteries, and unbelievable histories from across Latin America and the Caribbean. If you enjoy tales that are strange, fascinating, and sometimes absolutely true, hit that subscribe button, follow, and share the story, and vámonos."

500 years ago, a treasure that was literally a king’s ransom vanished into thin air. Today, we may finally know where it is, and this is the story I’ll tell on this episode of The Mysteries of Latin America!

I’m Andrew, and today, we’re diving into one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in history—The Lost Treasure of the Inca King Atahualpa.

We’re talking about a fortune so massive it could have changed the fate of an empire—gold and silver piled high enough to fill an entire room. And then it all disappeared.

For centuries, explorers, treasure hunters, and even entire governments have searched for it. And now, a new discovery might have brought us closer than ever to finally uncovering the truth.

Friend, Here my mission is simple: to uncover the myths, legends, unsolved mysteries and histories that shaped this region and share the incredible stories with the world.

Now let’s go find some treasure…

For years, elderly women in Mexico City were found dead in their homes—strangled, with no signs of forced entry. Fear gripped the city as whispers of a serial killer spread. But the truth was more shocking than anyone imagined.

The police dismissed key witness descriptions, wasted years chasing the wrong suspects, and failed to see what was right in front of them. When the killer was finally caught, the entire country was stunned.

In this gripping episode of The Mysteries of Latin America, I uncover the disturbing case of Juana Barraza, a former lucha libre wrestler turned serial killer, who preyed on society’s most vulnerable. From her traumatizing past to her calculated deception, and the botched investigation that let her kill for years, this is one of the most chilling true crime cases in Latin American history.

Could lives have been saved if the authorities had listened to witnesses? Was Barraza driven by revenge, or was she something far more terrifying?

Listen now and decide for yourself.

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This is the story of a man who got lost in the Amazon, before it was called the Amazon…

🔥 who found a river the size of an ocean… 🔥 Claimed he saw warrior women straight out of Greek mythology… 🔥 And somehow survived the deadliest jungle on Earth.

But was any of it real? Or was Francisco de Orellana just another Spanish conquistador willing to lie for gold and glory?

Stay with me—because what really happened on this journey might be hard to believe.

Welcome to The Mysteries of Latin America! I’m Andrew, and I tell the stories of myths, legends, history, and unsolved mysteries from the Northern border of Mexico to the Southern tip of Argentina and all across the Caribbean. From lost cities to ancient civilizations, we explore the stories that many of us didn’t learn in our history classes—until now.

Mexico has ghost towns, but not just any ghost towns.

One town sank beneath a lake, another was swallowed by fire and rock, one was cut off from the world by a bridge that now leads nowhere, and another? Its goes away,,,and keeps coming back.

But the strangest of them all? It was one company’s way of saying, no más.

If you love stories like this, hit like, subscribe, and turn on notifications. Let’s dive in!)

Welcome to The Mysteries of Latin America! My name is Andrew, and I tell the stories of myths, legends, history, and mysteries everywhere from Northern Mexico to Southern Argentina and all across the Caribbean.

And before we get into these wild ghost town stories, I have to give a huge shoutout and thank you to my wife, Gaby—who not only suggested this topic but put all the information right in front of me. Honestly, everyone needs a little Gaby in their lives.

Now, let’s get started.