Throughout the country, Mexicans remember and commemorate the young cadets, staff, and faculty of the Heroica Escuela Naval Militar and the personnel of the Mexican Navy who defended their country against the invasion and occupation of Veracruz by the United States in 1914.

Lt. Jose Azueta was a hero of this conflict. The cities of Veracruz and Zihuatanejo (de Jose Azueta) are named in his honor. Read more about this chapter in history:

Veracruz and Zihuatanejo are Named in Honor of José Azueta – Who was He?